Product Owner I

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Position : Product Owner I , Technology Product Management

Organization Background

The Enterprise Technology Product Management organization plays a pivotal role in unifying and energizing the World Fuel enterprise by driving innovation and operational excellence. With a strong focus on customer-centric, strategically aligned solutions, the team is dedicated to delivering impactful outcomes and fostering sustainable growth.

The product management function is responsible for defining and delivering both customer-facing and internal technology products. The team partners closely with business, technology, and functional leaders to take products from ideation through strategy, roadmap development, delivery execution, and ongoing lifecycle management.

Position Summary

The Product Owner I is responsible for supporting backlog management and delivery for a single product , focusing on requirement definition, refinement, and execution support. This role ensures alignment with product priorities and delivery timelines.

The Product Owner I operates with guidance , developing Agile and delivery management capabilities while contributing to successful execution. This role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and foundational stakeholder collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

Backlog Support & Requirement Definition

• Support backlog management and prioritization activities
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria with guidance
• Ensure backlog items are ready for delivery

Delivery Execution Support

• Support Agile delivery by clarifying requirements and resolving questions
• Track delivery progress and ensure alignment to expectations
• Assist in validating completed work against requirements

Stakeholder Communication

• Support stakeholder engagement and requirement gathering
• Provide updates on backlog status and delivery progress
• Document decisions, requirements, and updates

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with delivery teams to support execution
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and team coordination
• Assist in ensuring alignment across teams

Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement

• Engage with users to understand needs and support improvements
• Assist in incorporating feedback into backlog refinement
• Support continuous improvement of delivery processes

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Backlog readiness and quality of user stories
• Requirements clarity and reduced rework
• Support of sprint delivery success
• Stakeholder satisfaction with execution support
• Accuracy of documentation and updates

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in product, business analysis, or related roles
• Experience working with Agile teams preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Engineering, or related field

Specific Skills & Knowledge Required

Organization

• Maintains structured backlog and task organization, supporting delivery activities

Product Management / Ownership

• Supports backlog management and requirement definition
• Ensures alignment of features to stakeholder needs

Communication

• Communicates clearly through structured updates and documentation
• Builds foundational stakeholder communication skills

Agile Knowledge

• Understands Agile principles and participates in delivery ceremonies
• Applies Agile practices to support team execution

Stakeholder Management

• Supports stakeholder engagement and responds to requests
• Builds reliability through consistent communication

Value Identification & Realization

• Understands basic value concepts and supports delivery of value-driven work
• Relies on stakeholder input for prioritization

Application & Customer Focus

• Understands user needs and supports alignment of product features
• Assists in identifying pain points and improvements

Values Alignment

• Demonstrates accountability, commitment, and willingness to learn
• Builds resilience and continuous improvement mindset

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World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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