SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER (REMOTE)

Compass Group USA is the data and artificial intelligence engine of one of the largest foodservice organizations in the world. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Item/Product master data, ensuring high-quality data supports critical business processes across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Item/Product data strategy and roadmap that aligns with our organization's data management goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve how product, manufacturer, and distributor data is captured, mastered, and consumed across the organization
• Establish domain-level KPIs (data quality, adoption, operational efficiency, cycle time reduction, etc.) and measure product impact
• Partner with business leaders across procurement, supply chain, culinary, menu planning, finance, and digital teams to understand pain points and translate them into scalable product capabilities
• Serve as a voice for the Item/Product domain, driving alignment across technical and business stakeholders
• Develop and maintain a clear value narrative and business case for Item/Product master data investments
• Influence executive-level conversations around data strategy, governance, and investment priorities
• Define and manage the operating model for Item/Product data, including stewardship workflows, governance policies, and cross-domain dependencies
• Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, Data Analysts, and Governance teams to translate strategy into clear epics, features, and acceptance criteria
• Prioritize backlogs based on business value, risk, and technical feasibility
• Lead product discovery efforts, including process mapping, business case development, and solution validation
• Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise data standards and long-term platform scalability
• Lead PI planning, roadmap reviews, and product increment alignment within a SAFe or Agile environment
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through release and adoption
• Drive change management and user adoption efforts, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, with at least 3–5 years operating at a senior level
• Demonstrated ownership of a complex enterprise data or platform product
• Experience working within Master Data Management (MDM), data governance, or enterprise data platform initiatives
• Proven ability to define product vision, KPIs, and roadmaps tied to measurable business outcomes
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, analytics, and business operations
• Strong executive communication skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and influencing strategic direction
• Experience operating in Agile or SAFe environments with ownership of backlog prioritization and roadmap execution
• Experience in food service, supply chain, procurement, retail, or manufacturing environments
• Experience standing up new product capabilities within an organization in transformation
• Familiarity with MDM platforms
• Experience working with cloud data ecosystems