Position Summary:
The OMS Product Manager owns the vision, roadmap, and ongoing optimization of the enterprise Order Management System and other required technologies that underpin underwriting and revenue operations across APMG’s Underwriting Sales capability. Blending product‑management discipline with technical fluency, you will partner with Sales, Ad Ops, Production, Finance, IT, and vendor teams to streamline order‑to‑cash workflows, integrate and manage integrations with related systems, and ensure data remains accurate, actionable, and accessible. This role is ideal for a hands‑on product professional who thrives on reducing process friction, translating business needs into user stories, and delivering incremental value through agile practices.
Expected Compensation Range: $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Exact rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Work Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Position Responsibilities:
Product Ownership and Roadmap
- Serve as day‑to‑day Product Manager for the OMS: maintaining the product backlog, define user stories, and prioritize work in line with revenue goals and stakeholder feedback.
- Collaborate with other technology Product Managers to enable the end-to-end workflows supporting our sales and underwriting functions.
- Develop, communicate, and track a clear product vision and roadmap; measure success using adoption, data‑quality, and time‑to‑order KPIs.
- Build and maintain a product backlog that reflects the vision, roadmap, and all related requirements that deliver on the target business outcomes.
Platform Management
- Oversee OMS configuration, access, and release management in partnership with internal developers and the OMS vendor.
- Work with internal technical resources to coordinate and test integrations between OMS, Salesforce CRM, ad‑serving platforms, finance systems, and other relevant business systems; triage and resolve production issues.
- Partner with third-party vendors for platform management, maintenance, enhancements, or issue resolution.
Process Optimization and Enablement
- Map current and future‑state workflows; identify automation opportunities and implement dashboards/reports that surface actionable insights for Underwriting Teams.
- Develop and deliver training, documentation, and onboarding materials that promote best‑practice data hygiene and empower users.
- Provide hands-on support to Sales staff in their daily use of the OMS, offering guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and workflow optimization to ensure high adoption and effective utilization.
- Partner with other enablement teams (e.g., Advertising Operations, Traffic) to serve additional needs of the underwriting team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as primary liaison among Sales, Finance, Ad Ops, Production, IT, and external vendors, ensuring requirements are translated into technical solutions and releases are communicated effectively.
- Support change‑management activities including UAT, release notes, and adoption campaigns.
- Serve as a dedicated partner to the Sales team, translating frontline user needs into product enhancements and ensuring responsive support and training to maximize adoption.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
- Manage the day‑to‑day relationship with the OMS and related vendors; evaluate new features, advocate for enhancements, and track contract deliverables and SLAs.
Required Education and Experience:
- 4-6 years of experience as a Product Manager, Business Systems Analyst, or comparable role supporting CRM / OMS or revenue‑operations platforms.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Hands‑on experience with Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) and familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs and data integrations.
- Demonstrated success optimizing complex workflows and driving adoption across sales, finance, and technical stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of agile/Scrum methodologies and product‑management best practices.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in media, advertising, or digital‑subscription businesses.
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising, campaign attribution tools, or BI platforms.
- Salesforce Administrator or Product Owner certification.
- Experience in financial management systems (e.g., Lawson).
- Experience in Agile Execution & Quality: Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives with technical teams; define acceptance criteria and perform feature validation.
Reporting to this Position:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
- Physical Demands:
- Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
- Required to move about in the community
- Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
- Working Conditions:
APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
