Technical Product Owner (Corporate Accounting)

This Technical Product Owner (Corporate Accounting) position is with Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix, AZ. Overview Responsible for maximizing the value of finance technology products by partnering with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, and IT teams to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, controls, reporting, and decision-making. Owns the product roadmap, backlog, and release planning while collaborating with business stakeholders, engineering teams, vendors, and support partners to drive successful delivery and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has experience managing multiple products and priorities, partnering with stakeholders at all levels, and working effectively with vendors and development teams. Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and deliver high-value solutions. This role supports Finance & Accounting functions, including Treasury and FP&A. Experience with finance business processes, systems, and platforms is preferred The role reports to our Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday. Overview of Responsibilities • Build trusted partnerships with Finance & Accounting business leaders and serve as the primary liaison between business, IT, and vendor partners. • Intake, assess, and prioritize business requests; manage the product backlog, roadmap, and release plans to align with business value and strategic priorities. • Partner with engineering teams and vendors to estimate, sequence, and deliver enhancements using Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Gather, document, and refine business, functional, technical, and non-functional requirements, including process flows, gap analyses, and solution designs. • Lead testing activities, including test planning, execution, validation, and user acceptance support to ensure solutions meet business requirements. • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation opportunities, system enhancements, and adoption of emerging technologies. • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and issues to support successful product delivery and operational stability. • Coordinate releases, upgrades, and deployments, ensuring readiness activities, communications, testing, and post-production support are completed. • Monitor system health, performance, support queues, and service levels; troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution of escalated incidents. • Maintain governance and compliance requirements, including user access reviews, audit support, and SOX control validation. • Partner with vendors to manage performance, prioritize work, and influence product roadmaps and future enhancements. • Research industry trends and emerging technologies to provide recommendations that support long-term business and technology strategy. • Mentor and support the development of less experienced Product Owners and team members. Qualifications Knowledge Skills & Abilities • Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or equivalent work experience • 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Technical Business Analyst • Strong understanding of software development and technical concepts, with experience working in Agile environments • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused approach to product development Experience with the following Corporate Platforms and Systems a plus: • Workday Financials: General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Suppliers, Expenses, Treasury, Adaptive Planning • Workday Human Capital Management: Recruiting, Talent, US Payroll, Peakon • Logile Time & Attendance, Labor Scheduling & Forecasting • Axonify Learning Management System • Phenom Candidate Engagement & ATS platform • ServiceNow: HR Case Management & Employee Center Pro, Agent Orchestration • CoStar Lease Management & Administration • Origami Governance, Risk & Compliance toolsuite • Microsoft PowerBI Reporting, and AI or similar experience Core Competencies: Communication: Convey information, ideas, and feedback clearly and concisely in an engaging manner that helps others understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Customer Focus: Place a high priority on the customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Driving for Results: Set SMART goals and measure progress; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals and making continuous improvement. Seeking innovative ways to solve problems that result in unique and differentiated solutions. Positive Approach: Demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations; provide an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present. #LI-LM1 Benefits In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: • Competitive pay • Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health • Vacation accrual plan • Opportunities for career growth • 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts • Flexible schedules • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match • Company paid life insurance • Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance • Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision • Health Savings Account with company match • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care • Company paid short-term disability coverage • Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers • Paid holidays Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/. Why Sprouts Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: • Inspiring Women at Sprouts • Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts • Sabor at Sprouts • Soul at Sprouts • Honored to Serve at Sprouts Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.