ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too.In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a strategic and user-focused Product Owner to lead the vision, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise productivity and digital workplace solutions. This role will drive user enablement initiatives by aligning business needs with modern collaboration tools, support platforms, and digital workplace technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of business acumen, technical understanding, and a passion for delivering scalable, user-centric solutions that enhance productivity, streamline support, and improve the overall employee experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Vision & Strategy
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and communicate the product vision and roadmap.
Translate business needs into clear product goals and deliverables.
Backlog Management
Own and prioritize the product backlog based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
Develop clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
Agile Development
Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Ensure the development team has a clear understanding of backlog items and priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement
Gather and analyze feedback from users, customers, and internal teams to inform product decisions.
Provide regular updates on product progress and changes to stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Leverage data-driven insights to iterate and enhance product performance.
Support Management
Collaborate with support teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and root cause resolution.
Analyze support data to identify trends and inform product enhancements.
Governance
Ensure all product features and processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Establish governance frameworks for data usage, access control, and auditability across team-managed applications.
License Management & Governance
Maintain an accurate inventory of all software assets and licenses managed by the team.
Ensure compliance with licensing terms and prepare for vendor audits.
Monitor license usage to optimize costs and generate reports on usage and savings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.Benefits include, and are not limited to:• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching• Profit Sharing• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN