DateCodeGenie Product Development Manager

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Job Title DateCodeGenie Product Development Manager Department DateCodeGenie® Product Line Location 280 East Lothenbach Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118 [Hybrid] Reports To DCG Program Director Direct Reports None Schedule 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, as arranged with Manager Salary $115,000 – $130,000 per year [depending on experience] Specific compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. Annual Incentive Pay 5% target of earned base salary, based on individual / team / company performance Benefits Offered Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off Position Summary The focus of this position is to enhance aspects of the DateCodeGenie® [DCG] product line. Specifically, this role will be responsible for Agile framework and scrum leadership integrating software and hardware for the DateCodeGenie product. A successful candidate will have UI/UX experience and be responsible for maximizing the product's value by managing and prioritizing the product backlog, bridging the gap between stakeholders, engineers and software developers. This position is being opened at a time of rapid growth and change in the company, so the successful candidate will be eager to meet not only the essential duties and responsibilities listed below but also to proactively use his or her unique skills to respond to the challenges and opportunities that face the DCG line. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The core tasks this role is responsible for performing on a regular basis. • Integration of multi-year roadmap, aligning stakeholders of prioritization, and release planning. • Key Account support – work closely with customers and Sales to ensure product needs are met. • Translate customer insights, industry trends, and internal feedback into actionable requirements, epics, and user stories for cross-functional scrum teams. • Product development R&D of DateCodeGenie Products and services. • Product lifecycles (component selection, prototyping, vendor coordination, field testing) and software feature delivery (API integrations, subscription tools, printing workflows, device management, UI/UX enhancements). • Champion product quality and reliability, ensuring product releases meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements for commercial kitchen use. • Create prototypes, wireframes and functional specifications. • Development of knowledge base materials and product leadership of training content. • Support DateCodeGenie innovation cycle through collaboration with enterprise Product Owners. • Agile/Scrum leadership of DateCodeGenie product team. • Validation and acceptance of products meet the definition “complete and acceptable for deployment”. • Tactical Integration DCG enhancements. • NCCO Relationship with external development team for DateCodeGenie. • Lead end-to-end product development for DateCodeGenie’s digital labeling ecosystem, spanning IoT hardware, cloud software, mobile apps, and restaurant operations tools used across thousands of foodservice locations. • Ability to present and educate product solutions to stakeholders throughout the organization. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications / Skills / Abilities The credentials and experience required to be considered for this role. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NCCO will train the right candidate to excel at this opportunity. • Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered • Knowledge of project management applications, experience with Wrike a plus • Scrum Alliance CSPO or PSPO Critical Skills The knowledge, technical abilities, and competencies most essential to success in this role — what separates a great performer from an adequate one. • Cross functional leadership, managing projects across multiple teams • Agile/Scrum methodologies • Ability to influence behaviors of leaders and without traditional hierarchy. • Critical thinking and ability to make decisions with a team What Success Looks Like The outcomes that show you’re excelling in this role. • Demonstrated ability to achieve deadlines. • Problem-solver - Innovative mindset toward enhancing and offering of products. • Respect of others with ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical people. • An understanding of compliance regulations and documentation. • Experience working with developers and communicating technical language. • Ability to manage Third-Party vendor relationships • Familiarity with code release process and best practices. • Professional, flexible and positive team player that is self-directed and self-motivated. • Cross-functional leadership. • Experience with fast-paced software development and/or hardware engineering team. • UI/UX experience. For 120 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed USA-made products that drive success in the foodservice and hospitality industries. Through consistent innovation, NCCO offers a comprehensive range of solutions and technologies designed to streamline operations and enhance food safety and efficiency, including traditional POS essentials, food safety labels, automated labeling systems, digital food safety software, and brand fulfillment solutions tailored to unique brand requirements. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, NCCO operates integrated business divisions supported by production and warehousing facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Fort Worth, Texas. With core values focused on respect for every individual, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and passion for excellence, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. NCCO is an equal opportunity employer.