via Workday
$70K - 90K a year
Define and prioritize work items for teams, coordinate releases, and deliver business value through backlog management.
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years experience as Product Owner or related role with Agile knowledge and strong communication skills.
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Product Owner II works directly with one or more teams and is responsible for defining the work items and priority of those work items for their respective team(s). They are expected to be a trusted expert for the team in regards to user needs and requirements. The Product Owner II is expected to need minimal oversight or direction when working with their team(s), able to take requirements directly from internal and external stakeholders, synthesize those into a problem statement, work across business functions (development, user experience, customer success, support, etc…) to define an optimal solution, breakdown that work into digestible stories the team can estimate and implement, then help coordinate the release of that work to end users. The Product Owner II role is primarily focused on tactical execution with one or more teams, but also needs a solid understanding of the solutions they work on, the users that utilize that solution, and the markets served by that solution. This enables them to provide actionable feedback to product management leadership as part of the strategic decision-making process within their product(s) or functional areas of focus. Typically working with a Product Manager, they should help to define high-level product roadmap and priorities within their area of focus, providing input and guidance throughout that process based on their experience along with knowledge of the product and user-base. Responsible for collaborating with product management leadership to identify the work priorities for one or more teams that is focused on building or enhancing one or more product(s) or functional areas within a product Lead their team(s) through Sprint Planning and Program Increment Planning events, making sure work is properly groomed with crystal clear Acceptance Criteria along with well-articulated user needs to enable the team to commit to work for that iteration or program increment Key contributor, alongside Scrum Master, helping ensure their team(s) are following best practices and working optimally to deliver work items on time, with the expected level of quality Delivers business value through a robust, prioritized, and well-groomed backlog Be proactive in coordinating work across teams, helping ensure that changes in one area do not negatively impact other teams or other features within the product; this requires a deep knowledge of the entire solution space in which they work Advocate for improvement initiatives within the team(s) and across the program, to help us continually improve how we define, build, and release products Collaborate with product manager(s) for their respective product(s) or functional areas to help define higher-level roadmap and product strategy Collaborate with key stakeholders and other teams to understand user needs then help devise and prioritize solutions with minimal supervision from upper management Familiarity with competitor products, their value propositions and capabilities Act as a leader within their team(s) and an evangelist of the product across the program Engage with customers early and often to understand requirements, able to lead user feedback sessions, and demonstrate new functionality to end users where appropriate Perform other duties as assigned Education: Requires broad training in fields such as healthcare, information technology, computer science, business administration, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Experience: Generally requires a minimum of three (3) years related and progressively responsible experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager. Should understand the basics of business process modeling, software development lifecycle planning, and Agile software development. Experience in Healthcare or Pharmaceutical industry is desirable. Skills & Knowledge: Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization (directors, managers, engineers, quality assurance analysts, end users, etc…) Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Ability to self-learn and seek out knowledge to improve understanding of technology solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail Strong problem solving, planning, analysis, teamwork, and organizational skills Confident presentation skills in small and large groups Excellent discovery and active listening skills Ability to use good judgment in conveying status and problem escalation Provides coaching and mentoring to team members Must be comfortable working on a team with daily accountability for keeping commitments Demonstrated working knowledge of product management and Agile software lifecycle methodologies What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. 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This job posting was last updated on 2/25/2026