Digital Product Owner

Progress Rail offers a stable, growth-minded environment at the intersection of legacy expertise and forward-looking innovation. The Digital Product Owner will lead enterprise wide Salesforce strategy, own the roadmap, and manage delivery to translate business needs into scalable solutions that deliver measurable value. You will collaborate with Sales, Service, Finance, and IT to optimize Salesforce as a core enterprise asset. This on site role is based in Albertville, Alabama, with a salary range of USD 88,683 to 160,783 per year. A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position, and the role calls for substantial experience in IT or product management.

Progress Rail combines decades of experience with a focus on innovation to support railroad customers worldwide. As a member of the team, you will drive governance, security, and data quality within Salesforce while aligning with enterprise architecture and ERP integrations to maximize business impact.

What Progress Rail offers

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (immediate vesting, no waiting period)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Optional supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Care, Hospital) with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustments
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by position and status; plan documents govern specifics

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the Salesforce product strategy and roadmap, in line with enterprise IT and business priorities
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture, prioritize, and refine requirements into features and user stories
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of Salesforce enhancements, integrations, and releases with development and support teams
• Ensure Salesforce solutions align with enterprise architecture, including ERP integrations (LNCE, D365) and data platform standards
• Drive standardization and simplification of processes across Sales, Service, and related functions
• Serve as the primary contact for Salesforce initiatives, incidents, and vendor engagement
• Manage backlog, contribute to sprint planning, and prioritize releases
• Establish and enforce governance, security, and data quality within Salesforce
• Monitor system performance and adoption, identifying opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with analytics teams to define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
• Lead user enablement including training, communications, and change management
• Ensure compliance with SOX, IT controls, and company policies
• Pursue continuous improvement and innovation leveraging Salesforce capabilities (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, integrations)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5–10+ years of experience in IT, product management, or enterprise application delivery
• 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce experience (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or similar)
• Experience in complex enterprise environments with ERP integrations (LNCE, D365, SAP, etc.)
• Strong understanding of product management disciplines (roadmapping, backlog management, Agile delivery)
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Knowledge of data governance, security models, and system integrations (APIs, middleware)
• Salesforce certifications preferred (Administrator, Advanced Administrator, or Product Owner related)
• Experience working with third-party implementation partners and vendors

Technologies

• Sales Cloud
• Service Cloud
• Salesforce
• LNCE
• D365
• SAP

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.