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At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!\nJob Details\nThis job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail. Develops and maintains product roadmaps for assigned products or capabilities in alignment with business strategy, customer needs, and regulatory requirements. Translates business objectives, user feedback, and market insights into product requirements, feature priorities, and success measures. Analyzes product performance, adoption trends, and key performance indicators to assess value realization and recommend product improvements. Partners with business, technology, and design stakeholders to support solution design, feature delivery, and user experience improvements across the product life cycle. Conducts market and competitive research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks that influence product direction and differentiation. Performs development of business cases, product positioning content, and internal communications that articulate product value and roadmap priorities. Contributes to prioritization of product initiatives and enhancement requests to ensure resources are focused on high-value outcomes.\nHere is my added job description-\nThe Product Owner - Pro Control / Pro Control Batcher is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and advancing software and system capabilities that support feed mill operations and the feeding of production animals. This role serves as the key link between customers, software development, hardware teams, support teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the product suite delivers reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions.\nThe individual in this role must possess deep operational knowledge of feed mill production processes, batching systems, industrial automation, and the mechanical and electrical equipment that support plant operations. This role is responsible for translating customer and business needs into clear product requirements, guiding development priorities, supporting system audits and optimization efforts, and building a forward-looking roadmap that includes emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.\nBecause customer operations run continuously, this role also participates in a rotating on-call schedule and requires regular travel to customer locations.\nReporting Relationship\nTo be defined by department leadership\nKey Responsibilities\nProduct Strategy and Roadmap\nOwn product direction for Pro Control and Pro Control Batcher.\nDevelop, maintain, and communicate an 18-month product roadmap aligned to customer needs, operational priorities, and business goals.\nEvaluate opportunities for product enhancement, feature expansion, system optimization, and innovation.\nIdentify and recommend opportunities to apply Artificial Intelligence, analytics, and automation to improve system performance and decision-making.\nRequirements Management\nGather, define, and document business, functional, and system requirements.\nCreate user stories, feature definitions, workflows, and acceptance criteria for development.\nPrioritize the product backlog based on customer impact, strategic value, technical feasibility, and urgency.\nPartner with development teams throughout design, build, test, and release activities.\nCustomer and Field Engagement\nWork directly with customers to understand operating environments, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.\nSupport solution design that helps customers improve efficiency, throughput, reliability, and system performance.\nConduct audits of existing systems to ensure software settings, system configurations, and integrated processes are functioning correctly.\nRecommend corrective actions, enhancements, or optimization opportunities based on audit findings and operational observations.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCoordinate closely with software, support, hardware, and implementation teams to ensure alignment on product needs and delivery expectations.\nEnsure support teams and hardware teams receive clear requirements and timely communication from software initiatives.\nServe as a central point of coordination for product-related questions, requirements clarification, and field feedback.\nTechnical and Operational Support\nApply working knowledge of feed mill operations, industrial controls, and integrated equipment in support of product decisions.\nAssist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution related to software-controlled processes and equipment integration.\nParticipate in a rotating on-call support schedule to support customer needs in a 24/7 operating environment.\nTravel approximately 30%-40% to support customer visits, audits, implementation efforts, and internal coordination.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\nExperience in feed mill operations, batching systems, industrial automation, or related manufacturing environments.\nDemonstrated understanding of PLCs, automation logic, and software-controlled industrial processes.\nWorking knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in production or process environments.\nExperience gathering, documenting, and translating customer or business needs into product or system requirements.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational and prioritization skills.\nAbility to work effectively across multiple teams and functions.\nWillingness and ability to travel 30%-40%.\nWillingness and ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in animal nutrition, feed manufacturing, or agricultural production systems.\nExperience in product ownership, product management, controls engineering, systems engineering, or applications engineering.\nFamiliarity with SCADA, HMI systems, and industrial control platforms.\nExperience working in Agile or similar product development environments.\nKnowledge of Artificial Intelligence, predictive analytics, or advanced automation technologies in industrial applications.\nExperience supporting customer-facing technical solutions in field environments.\nTechnical Knowledge Requirements\nFeed Mill and Process Knowledge\nFeed mill production workflows\nIngredient handling and batching processes\nProcess sequencing and loadout operations\nThroughput, efficiency, and downtime drivers\nProduction system audits and optimization practices\nControls and Automation Knowledge\nPLC fundamentals and troubleshooting\nLadder logic and control sequencing concepts\nHMI and operator interface functionality\nSCADA systems and process visibility tools\nIndustrial communications and system integration concepts\nMechanical Knowledge\nPumps and pumping systems\nMotors and motor-driven equipment\nConveyors, augers, feeders, and material handling systems\nBatch boxes, mixers, valves, and gates\nBearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, and couplings\nPneumatic and hydraulic components, where applicable\nCommon equipment failure modes and maintenance considerations\nElectrical Knowledge\nElectrical motors and motor controls\nVFDs, starters, relays, contactors, breakers, and overloads\nSensors, switches, instrumentation, and control devices\nLoad cells and scale systems\nElectrical panels, wiring, and control cabinets\nReading electrical schematics, I/O diagrams, and panel layouts\nElectrical safety fundamentals and lockout/tagout awareness\nCore Competencies\nTechnical / Functional Competencies\nProduct ownership\nRequirements gathering and documentation\nIndustrial automation knowledge\nFeed mill operational expertise\nMechanical and electrical systems knowledge\nSystem auditing and process optimization\nRoot cause analysis\nTechnical problem-solving\nProfessional Competencies\nCommunication\nCustomer focus\nCollaboration\nOrganizational effectiveness\nStrategic thinking\nInitiative\nAccountability\nAdaptability\nAttention to detail\nDecision-making\nLeadership Competencies\nCross-functional influence\nPrioritization and tradeoff management\nRoadmap planning\nChange leadership\nContinuous improvement mindset\nWorking Conditions\nCombination of office, remote, and field-based work environments.\nRegular interaction with industrial production environments, including feed mills and manufacturing facilities.\nTravel required approximately 30%-40%.\nParticipation in an after-hours rotating on-call schedule required due to the 24/7 nature of customer operations.\nSuccess Measures\nDelivery of clear, actionable product requirements and priorities\nProgress against 18-month roadmap objectives\nImproved customer system performance and operational efficiency\nEffective 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