Product Owner - Mobile Apps

Do you want to be a key player at a fast-growing company? If you're looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself, Linxup is the right place for you.

Linxup (formerly Agilis Systems) helps service companies, transportation organizations, and other fleet-based businesses track and protect the vehicles and equipment on which they rely. Using our software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, customers can unlock a range of offerings: from simple track and trace features, to all the tools they need to improve fleet management, increase mobile worker productivity, protect drivers through coaching, and reduce operating costs. Our consumer-focused product-MOTO safety-gives new and aging drivers the freedom to be on the road, while providing their families peace of mind about their driving abilities and safe locations. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Linxup has offices and employees across the country, and enjoys status as a multi-year member of the St. Louis Business Journal's Best Places to Work. As Agilis Systems, we have been named to the Inc. 5000 Most Successful Companies in America list four years in a row. Our people are the reason for our success. Our teams are empowered to cultivate greatness and are supported by Linxup to be intuitive, creative, and determined in all they do. Come join us.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We're looking for an individual with a passion for products and translating customer needs into product solutions for our mobile apps. We need someone who understands that good software solutions deliver on ease of use and simplifying the complicated. Someone who can work closely with software engineers, talk to and understand the needs of customers, and who is comfortable with designers and UI/UX principles.

You'll be responsible for managing and driving product initiatives through the product development lifecycle. You'll work closely with our mobile engineering team to ensure feature and project deliverables are on time. You'll work closely with product marketing, sales and support to gain a deep understanding of the needs of our customers and will have a keen eye for identifying and solving problems that deliver true benefits. This is an exciting, fast-paced role. Are you up to the challenge?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine existing product lines and define the product strategy and roadmap for new offerings
• Define product requirements, specifications, and design requirements for current and future products
• Drive for an easy-to-use, intuitive user experience for mobile and web applications
• Assist with defining the go-to market strategy, product positioning and key customer benefits to ensure successful and profitable product launches
• Identify fresh opportunities for product innovation and product enhancements
• Stay abreast of new software and hardware offerings in the marketplace to ensure our solutions stay competitive
• Engage with existing customers to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
• Lead cross-functional project teams from product concept through final product delivery
• Participate in the agile development process and contribute to the priority of product enhancements
• Work with QA/Testing to develop, document and test solutions and business cases
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure our focus on driving sales and customer satisfaction
• Assist with business cases, ensuring that the proposed product achieves the targeted goals for the portfolio
• Evaluate potential partnerships and licensing opportunities to broaden our product offering
• Provide subject-matter expertise and direction on new products for the organization
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field - Graduate Degree preferred
• Proven work experience in product management and a track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Solid technical background with an understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web/mobile technologies
• Software as a Service (SAAS) product experience strongly preferred
• Experience and expertise in financial modeling, market research, and strategy development required
• Exceptional analytical skills with solid understanding of product development processes, careful attention to detail, as well as ability to grasp multiple product requirements
• Experience in field service business a plus
• Experience working side by side with hardware technology and software development
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with an emphasis in Excel
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal skills
• Organizational and time-management skills required
• Keen sense of user experience and ability to empathize with customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Monday through Friday
• Flexible schedule
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and reward
• Company promotes work/life balance to achieve maximum performance professionally and personally

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• FTO-Flexible time off
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401(k) benefits are offered
• Flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities