Job Description:
Overview
Rogue Fitness is a vertically integrated, technology-powered manufacturer. We don’t just build world-class strength equipment — we engineer the systems that design, schedule, fabricate, track, and deliver it.
We’re hiring a Product Owner to lead the development of internal software applications that support manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role is responsible for defining product strategy, managing backlogs, and delivering tools that improve execution, visibility, and scalability across core operational systems.
You will be accountable for the full product lifecycle management of internal platforms, from roadmap definition to production release, working with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Operations.
The Product Owner - Operations Software is a fully onsite role in Columbus, Ohio. Remote work is not available.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Responsibilities
Own and execute the full product lifecycle for internal operations software
Define the product vision and roadmap for manufacturing and warehouse applications
Prioritize features and manage the product backlog using Agile and product management best practices
Translate operational needs into actionable technical requirements
Partner with stakeholders to gather functional and business requirements
Develop user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria aligned with real operational workflows
Lead cross-functional product development using Agile methodologies
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning
Support engineering throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) and coordinate releases
Identify, measure, and improve key operational metrics through software solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics tied to productivity, labor efficiency, and scheduling
Deliver tools that impact KPIs such as:
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Labor Utilization Rate
Planned vs. Actual Output
Inventory Accuracy
Material Handling Pick Accuracy / Throughput
Use performance data to validate outcomes and guide future iterations
Evaluate and guide technology decisions for operations software
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, visibility, and data flow
Recommend tools and platforms that align with long-term operational goals
Support interoperability between ERP, WMS, MES, and other systems
Enable adoption and long-term usability
Develop process documentation, training materials, and change support
Gather user feedback and iterate on features to improve usability and performance
Leverage AI toolsets to improve efficiency in product development workflows
Apply generative AI and automation platforms to accelerate requirement definition, documentation, and testing artifact creation
Use AI-driven insights to support solution design, decision-making, and communication
Continuously explore emerging AI technologies relevant to internal operations and product ownership
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or operations-focused field, such as:
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
3+ years experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager for internal software applications
Strong understanding of Agile software development practices and product lifecycle management
Experience translating operational needs into clear, implementable technical requirements
Effective communication and decision-making skills across both technical and business teams
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP, WMS, MES, or similar internal systems
Preferred Qualifications
1-3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial operations
Product ownership or Agile certifications, including:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
Working knowledge of WMS, ERP, MES, or other operations technologies
Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools or IIoT integrations
Completion of training in Agile product development, internal tool design, or process improvement methodologies
Why Rogue?
You’ll work at the interface of software and steel, impacting everything from job flow to machine uptime
We ship code that changes how real people do real work — not just click buttons
You’ll own your systems, your decisions, and your outcomes
Your software will help power the most efficient strength equipment factory in the world
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