Product Owner II

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Product Owner II to join our team in Systems/Information Technology in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Product Vision and Strategy You'll shape and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals, ensuring the team delivers maximum value to customers and stakeholders.
• Champion Customer-Centric Innovation By engaging directly with users and analyzing market trends, you'll ensure the product addresses real-world problems and evolves with customer needs.
• Optimize Agile Execution Your leadership in backlog refinement, iteration planning, and prioritization will streamline delivery, reduce rework, and enhance team velocity.
• Ensure Technical and Conceptual Integrity You'll maintain the quality and coherence of product features, ensuring they meet both user expectations and technical standards.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration Acting as a bridge between business, engineering, and architecture teams, you'll align priorities and facilitate seamless execution across functions.
• Promote Lean-Agile Thinking By applying Lean-Agile principles, you'll help the organization respond quickly to change, improve time-to-market, and support continuous improvement.
• Lead with Influence, Not Authority You'll build consensus and drive alignment across matrixed teams, influencing decisions and gaining support without relying on formal reporting lines.
• Deliver Measurable Business Value Through effective backlog management and strategic prioritization, you'll ensure that every iteration contributes meaningfully to the organization's mission and goals.

• Stakeholder Alignment & Relationship Building Ability to anticipate, balance, and manage the needs of diverse stakeholders-internal and external-while maintaining strong, trust-based relationships.
• Business Acumen & Market Awareness Deep understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and customer needs to align product decisions with organizational goals and deliver competitive solutions.
• Effective Communication Skills Proficiency in tailoring messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, transparency, and engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Customer-Centric Mindset Commitment to understanding customer personas, pain points, and feedback to drive product decisions that create meaningful value.
• Global & Systems Thinking Ability to approach problems with a broad, interconnected perspective-considering global trends, cross-functional impacts, and long-term system behavior.
• Conflict Resolution & Influence Skills to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively, and to influence decisions across teams without relying on formal authority.
• Agile & SAFe Expertise Strong grasp of Lean-Agile principles, SAFe practices, and Agile ceremonies to lead high-performing teams and ensure continuous delivery of value.
• Portfolio & Backlog Management Experience with Lean Portfolio Management, WSJF prioritization, and backlog refinement to optimize investment decisions and maintain a healthy flow of work.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
• SAFe® Product Owner/Agile Product Manager (POPM) certification preferred.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Business knowledge with knowledge and practical experience of the Lean methodology, principles and tools are preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile environment is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is preferred/beneficial.

• Understanding of Cummins internal IT and Sox Controls is desired.
• This position will be engaged in regulatory and compliance solutions to support CSSNA and DBU business teams.