Senior, Product/Brand Management

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West†strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

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Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Position Summary

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We are seeking a customer-focused teammate to drive the development of innovative, impactful features in our software platform. This role will serve as a bridge between our customers, engineering team, and stakeholders-translating business needs into functional product features and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.

You’ll be responsible for gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, managing the product backlog, collaborating cross-functionally, and presenting new releases both internally and externally. Your work will directly shape the experience and satisfaction of our users.

Pay Range: $78,000.00 - $128,000.00

Responsibilities

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1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders (business users, product owners, and managers) to gather and document business requirements.
  
• Analyze business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
  
• Define and document functional requirements, use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  

2. Solution Design:

• Work with technical teams to design solutions that meet business needs and objectives.
  
• Ensure solutions align with business goals and are feasible from a technical standpoint.
  
• Participate in the design of business process changes and new systems or tools.
  

3. Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication of business needs and technical constraints.
  
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations to gather information and share progress updates.
  
• Provide status reports and updates on project deliverables to stakeholders.
  

4. Process Improvement:

• Identify areas where business processes can be optimized or automated.
  
• Propose new processes, tools, or systems that can enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Continuously analyze current practices and processes, suggesting improvements and enhancements.
  

5. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze data and provide insights that inform business decisions and improvements.
  
• Develop dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support decision-making.
  
• Use business intelligence tools to extract and analyze data from internal systems.
  

6. Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Assist in the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business requirements.
  
• Work with QA teams to ensure that solutions are thoroughly tested and meet business needs.
  
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist with the resolution of issues that arise during testing.
  

7. Documentation & Training:

• Document business requirements, process flows, system specifications, and other relevant materials.
  
• Assist in the development of user manuals, training materials, and knowledge articles.
  
• Provide training and support to business users as new systems or processes are rolled out.
  

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor�s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• At least 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
  
• Experience in analyzing business processes, requirements gathering, and solution design.
  
• Familiarity with business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN, Agile).
  

Certifications:

• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is a plus.
  
• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, CSPO) is beneficial.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex business problems and propose actionable solutions.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Experience in documenting requirements and creating user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business analysis tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Visio).
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of business process modeling, system design, and testing methodologies.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Qualityâ€, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  
• A diverse and inclusive team.
  

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.