Research and Development Digital Product Owner

International Motors has an exciting opportunity for a Research and Development Digital Product Owner supporting our Quality and Research and Development organizations. Our team partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Warranty, and Information Technology to improve product quality, strengthen preventive capabilities, and transform customer and vehicle data into actionable insights.

The Research and Development Digital Product Owner will define and prioritize digital capabilities that enable teams to identify emerging issues, determine root causes, and prevent future failures. This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives, improve quality outcomes, and deliver measurable business value.

• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with Research and Development along with Quality priorities, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Translate quality and engineering needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with IT, data engineers, and data scientists to deliver analytics, AI, and digital quality tools.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, deployment, training, and adoption.
• Drive the development of predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities that support root cause identification, defect prevention, and proactive decision-making.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment of priorities, and successful delivery of product initiatives.
• Manage product risks, dependencies, and competing priorities while balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical project/program management experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of technical project/program management experience

OR

• At least 5 years of technical project/program management experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Experience in product ownership, business analysis, or delivery of digital solutions.
• Knowledge of quality and engineering processes, such as DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to technical teams and senior leaders.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Understanding of data analytics and AI applications; familiarity with Azure and Databricks is a plus.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decisions without direct reporting authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to support decision-making and prioritize initiatives.
• Familiarity with data modeling, business intelligence platforms, dashboard development, and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives and implementing technology solutions that drive operational improvements and business value.
• Experience working with customer, warranty, quality, engineering, or connected vehicle data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Product Owner, Agile, Scrum, or related certifications are a plus.

• Experience working in automotive, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or other complex engineering environments is preferred.

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting .
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with Research and Development along with Quality priorities, customer needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and prioritize the product backlog.
• Translate quality and engineering needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with IT, data engineers, and data scientists to deliver analytics, AI, and digital quality tools.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, deployment, training, and adoption.
• Drive the development of predictive and prescriptive analytics capabilities that support root cause identification, defect prevention, and proactive decision-making.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment of priorities, and successful delivery of product initiatives.
• Manage product risks, dependencies, and competing priorities while balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical project/program management experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of technical project/program management experience

OR

• At least 5 years of technical project/program management experience