BAER IS LOOKING FOR AN SAP PLANT MAINTENANCE PRODUCT MANAGER FOR A 6+ MONTH PROJECT LOCATED IN CHICAGO, IL

Title: SAP Plant Maintenance Product Manager
Location: Hybrid - Possible locals IL, CA, WI, MN, MI (25% Travel)
Duration: 6+ months
Rate: Hourly Plus Expenses Reimbursed
Alignment: W2 or C2C

DESCRIPTION:

• Collaborate with internal teams (business analysts, developers, etc.) to understand plant maintenance product requirements and implement key features.
• Execute on product roadmaps defined by senior leadership, focusing on short-term improvements and tactical delivery.
• Work with the Product Owner to define product requirements, refine user stories, and ensure clear communication between business and IT teams.
• Prioritize tasks in the product backlog to ensure timely delivery of updates and enhancements.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and collaborate with QA to ensure that product features meet quality standards.
• Maintain an actionable and up-to-date product backlog aligned with immediate business goals.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, to monitor progress and remove blockers.
• Provide insights into product performance and identify minor improvements for quick implementation.
• Assist in creating documentation and training materials for new product features.
• Support internal teams in piloting new technologies and provide feedback for iterative development.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to gather insights, document feedback, and implement small-scale adjustments.
• Take on other duties or projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of IT systems, software development methodologies, and project management principles.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must pass post-offer background and drug test.
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• One or more years of experience in product management within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Experience with agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, etc.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Familiarity with SAP S4 or similar ERP systems, particularly CMMS/maintenance modules within SAP.
• Knowledge of agile development practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience as a Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Please refer the Job description for details