Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IBM Sterling Product Owner to lead the product strategy, roadmap, and delivery of IBM Sterling B2B Integration solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, development teams, and external partners to define product vision, prioritize requirements, and ensure successful implementation of IBM Sterling solutions. The candidate should possess strong expertise in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling File Gateway, EDI/X12, Trading Partner Management, and Agile product ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the product roadmap and backlog for IBM Sterling integration platforms.
- Gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements from stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle.
- Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and product demonstrations.
- Drive implementation and enhancement of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI) and Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
- Work closely with EDI partners, business users, and vendors to ensure seamless B2B integrations.
- Define product vision and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Monitor product KPIs and continuously improve product performance.
- Coordinate UAT activities and ensure successful production deployments.
- Manage product releases, change requests, and feature prioritization.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise integration standards.
- Support production issues, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10–20 years of IT experience with at least 5+ years as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
- Strong experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI).
- Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
- Extensive knowledge of EDI transactions including X12, EDIFACT, XML, and AS2.
- Experience managing Trading Partner onboarding and integrations.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience working with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.
- Knowledge of IBM Sterling Control Center.
- Experience integrating ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, Web Services, and middleware technologies.
- Experience in cloud migration and hybrid integration environments.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner certification is preferred.
- Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, or Supply Chain domains is a plus.
Required Technical Skills
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI)
- IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
- IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
- IBM Sterling Control Center
- EDI (X12, EDIFACT)
- AS2, FTP/SFTP
- XML, JSON
- Trading Partner Management
- REST APIs & Web Services
- Agile/Scrum
- Jira / Azure DevOps
- SQL
- Product Backlog Management
- User Story Creation
- Sprint Planning
- UAT Coordination
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking and product ownership mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with IBM MQ
- API Management platforms
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- DevOps and CI/CD knowledge
- Supply Chain or B2B Integration experience Must-Have Skills
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (SI)
- IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
- Product Ownership/Product Management
- EDI (X12/EDIFACT)
- Trading Partner Management
- Agile/Scrum
- User Story & Backlog Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Jira/Azure DevOps
- REST APIs & Enterprise Integration
