2025104 - Technical Product Manager

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US) – IL – Chicago  

Function: Technology

Title: Technical Product Manager - 2025104

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Technical Product Manager for John Deere in Chicago, IL, you will:

• Own the vision and roadmap for advancing data access and integration capabilities for our global dealer network to bring improved sales and service to John Deere customers;
• collaborate closely with dealers, software companies, product teams, and stakeholders to understand customer needs (access, legal, financial, security, etc.);
• lead product team understanding of the roadmaps, tools and development of capabilities to achieve the vision;
• build, prioritize, and maintain the Agile product backlog to support the vision and strategy. 
• Enable continuous integration and delivery for software products;
• migrate and modernize on-premise workloads to cloud environment (Azure),
• implement test automation, configure database environments such as SQL;
• evaluate and implement enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance of software applications;
• analyze assignments and determine software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives;
• execute necessary documentation, as directed, or needed;
• collaborate with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs;
• and follow industry-standard agile software design methodology of development and documentation.
• 10% domestic travel required. Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite. Up to 20% remote work allowed.

What Skills You Need

• 4 years of experience in design, develop and test software products using Data Integration Tools
• 4 years of experience in design and oversee the Data Migration Tool, utilizing API calls to facilitate the seamless migration of data from one system to another
• 4 years of experience in design and develop database objects using SQL, T-SQL, and stored procedures
• 4 years of experience in develop interfaces to integrate 3rd party systems using SOAP WCF API, and SQL Server
• 1 year and 6 months of experience in facilitate continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) using GIT, Terraform, and Azure DevOps for software products, ensuring smooth integration and delivery processes
• 1 year and 6 months of experience in design and implement product features, error logging and alerts utilizing Serverless Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus and Queue, Azure API Management, Microsoft SQL Server, REST API, Azure Application Insights, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Key Vault

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics or related field plus 4 years related experience.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$168,002 - $178,002 per year + Benefits

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Please apply on-line at www.JohnDeere.com/USJobs and search for Job Posting Number 2025104

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