Finance Project Manager (Workiva) at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

Job Description

Medline is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to oversee a critical enterprise platform, Workiva.  This new role will be an integral team member responsible for developing, sustaining and maximizing the solution’s organizational value.  This role will closely partner with workspace owners and Information Services to strategically align with business goals optimize workspace synergies.

Major Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy and features that align with stakeholder objectives and requirements




• Develop and own product roadmap to scale and mature product




• Keep a steady pulse on stakeholders’ requirements, end users’ experiences and vendor enhancements to identify new, high-value configuration




• Routinely analyze the user base and activity to identify areas of improvement




• Manage and prioritize product backlog to precisely address business requirements and continuously improve performance and user experience




• Quarterback new configuration, including work spikes driven by regulatory or strategic requirements




• Own and monitor product’s data collection processes, including new metric set up and tracking




• Establish processes for identifying and addressing product bugs and issues




• Serve as the product ambassador, sharing knowledge and fielding questions among stakeholders and end users




• Support product operations, analysis and reporting needs by designing and executing queries, developing scripts and related activities




• Develop product expertise that fosters product innovation and builds organizational confidence




• Own a dynamic communication plan to proactively and promptly notify stakeholders and / or end users of product issues, improvements or opportunities




• Ensure compliance with company controls, including access management




• Lead and manage new product releases, including development and education




• Manage development projects, including strategic product integrations, architecture enhancements, etc.




• Optimize continuous learning opportunities to develop deep functional expertise for platform features




• Collaborate and align with Information Services, Finance and ESG to sustain compatible workspaces

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or related field




• 5+ years of work experience in technology support, analysis or administration




• Deep knowledge for agile methodology and agile scrum framework




• Self-starter with the ability to identify and deliver on objectives independently




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Ability to manage ambiguity with logic and effective prioritization




• Strong, innovative problem solver

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.