Principal Product Owner

Job Description

Job Description

Drive Innovation. Shape Strategy. Deliver Impact.

Farmers National Company is the nation's leading farm management and agricultural real estate services company, serving landowners, farmers, investors, and rural communities across the country.  Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we combine deep industry expertise with innovative technology solutions to support our clients and employees. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, our team members share in our success and are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a Principal Product Owner who will own the roadmap across Dynamics 365, Client Portal, JDE, Power Platform, integrations, reporting, and line-of-business applications, while partnering with stakeholders in Land Management, Energy Management, Specialty Assets, and Accounting.  This role with partner with stakeholders, business leaders, users, and development teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support company growth.

What   You'll   Do

• Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Define and prioritize initiatives that drive product success and deliver measurable business value.
• Manage and maintain the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with organizational goals.
• Oversee all phases of product development from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, users, clients, and development teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into functional solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovation, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Participate in integration design efforts and develop detailed requirements and supporting documentation.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate solutions and ensure business requirements are met.
• Monitor product performance and recommend enhancements based on user feedback, business needs, and market trends.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading large-scale technology projects and supporting operational business initiatives.
• Demonstrated success driving product strategy and delivering impactful business solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies and product management best practices.
• Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Product Vision & Roadmap Management
• Agile Product Management
• Change Management
• Planning & Organization
• Data Analysis & Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Ethics & Integrity

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) with a culture of shared success
• Industry leader with nearly 100 years of stability and growth
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology initiatives
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Regularly work at a computer and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Occasionally lift, push, or carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Approximately 10% travel for company meetings, industry events, and business line visits.