Technical Product Owner- Onsite OKC

We are seeking a local candidate for this role! We would love to see you in our OKC office Tuesday-Thursday to experience our culture!

APMEX is seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Owner to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for bridging business needs and technical solutions across our enterprise applications ecosystem (ERP, CRM, financial systems, integrations, and more). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, an Agile mindset, and a passion for delivering scalable, secure, and high-impact IT solutions.

A Day in the Life of a Technical Product Owner at APMEX:

• Own and manage the product backlog for critical enterprise applications and integration initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into clear, technically sound user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Partner closely with software engineers, enterprise architects, and system administrators to design scalable and secure solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to align sprint goals, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of technical solutions.
• Prioritize work to balance business value delivery with technical health (addressing technical debt, performance, and scalability).
• Define technical workflows for system integrations, API communications, and database transactions.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure solutions meet compliance and operational standards.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) as the voice of the customer and the technical steward.
• Lead UAT planning and execution for technical solutions to ensure deliverables meet business expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between IT leadership, development teams, business analysts, and external vendors.

APMEX is a multibillion-dollar eCommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our customers love our selection and service – our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry while small enough to listen to and care about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! See why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places To Work in Oklahoma!"

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role in an IT environment.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, and Financial Systems.
• Experience working with eCommerce applications, digital platforms, and supporting multiple business lines or brands.
• Strong understanding of API design, database management (SQL Server preferred), and systems integration best practices.
• Proficiency with Agile frameworks and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience writing user stories that include both business functionality and technical requirements.
• Ability to read and understand API documentation, database schemas, and basic system architecture diagrams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding information security principles and IT infrastructure basics is a plus.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Experience working with custom-built enterprise applications across multiple business domains (eCommerce, ERP, CRM, Financials, etc.).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and API management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent relational databases (T-SQL, stored procedures, data modeling).
• Familiarity with Agile Project Management Tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to manage backlogs and sprints.
• Agile Project Management Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Collaborate with developers to design and review system architecture, data flows, and integration patterns.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and best practices for security, scalability, and deployment is a plus
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control systems (e.g., Git), and basic DevOps concepts.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically fluent team player who can own and deliver enterprise-level IT solutions. You should be passionate about technology, skilled at managing complexity, and comfortable operating between business and technical worlds.

Fantastic benefits provided by APMEX!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K (Company matches!)
• Free Lunch every day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Debt Repayment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
• Paid Day off for your Birthday
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Lunch and Learns
• Free Downtown Parking