SAP FI Product Owner (I2P; Invoice Management)

Danone is a global FMCG leader developing an IT & Data Hub in Warsaw as part of its IT & Data vision to make data and technology strategic differentiators by 2025. The role is within the IT&DATA Supporting Functions team, focused on product management for the Invoice to Pay process.

• 8+ years professional experience in IT or product delivery roles in complex global organizations
• 3–5 years as Product Owner or Product Manager with ability to own product vision and lead cross-functional teams
• 5+ years hands-on experience with SAP ERP FICO, SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems, focusing on SAP FI-MM integration, FI-AP, FI-APP modules
• Experience in SAP implementation, core model governance, or deployment support
• Strong understanding of Invoice-to-Pay process, especially 3rd party vendor invoice management
• Ability to collaborate with technical SAP teams, business stakeholders, and external partners
• Experience in digital transformation and product-centric model adoption
• Strong stakeholder management skills in global matrixed environments
• Experience leading hybrid teams across geographies and time zones
• Ability to translate technical information into business insights
• Skilled in tools like Asana, Power BI, MIRO, or similar

Bonus Experience:

• Experience with Basware or equivalent SaaS platform integrated with SAP
• Experience with playbook frameworks, OKRs, and product governance models
• Experience defining or scaling operating models in transformation contexts
• Background in vendor or contract management (AMS, COE models, support transition)

Product Vision, Strategy & Portfolio Management:

• Own and evolve the product vision for I2P Invoice Management aligned with business and IT objectives
• Maintain and communicate the Product Vision Board
• Manage the I2P Invoice Management portfolio and prioritize across squads
• Collaborate with Chapter Leads on resource and skill alignment
• Safeguard the product's CORE model and sustainability

Backlog & Roadmap Oversight:

• Guide roadmap planning and backlog management
• Collaborate with squad Product Owners to align backlogs with business priorities
• Define backlog guardrails in alignment with Extension Product Owners
• Translate product objectives into actionable initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance:

• Act as primary bridge between business and IT for I2P Invoice Management
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including DBS, Finance Design Authority, e-Invoicing Program, AMS, and external partners
• Facilitate governance rituals and ensure transparent delivery performance

Risk Management & Escalation:

• Identify and mitigate risks impacting product delivery and alignment
• Handle escalations and unblock issues

Transformational Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

• Model product-centric ways of working
• Ensure adoption of key product management artefacts
• Champion cross-squad alignment and simplification
• Embed continuous improvement culture
• Support team autonomy and ownership
• Share best practices and lessons learned

Financials & Budget Management:

• Co-build and optimize I2P cost model
• Monitor budget across squads and vendors
• Manage vendor contracts (e.g., Basware)
• Support forecasting and reporting
• Partner with SF PGC team to improve processes

Danone embraces diversity and provides equal consideration to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Danone Sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Warsaw (ul. Bobrowiecka 8, 00-728 Warsaw) is the controller of personal data disclosed during recruitment.