Title: Product Manager
The Big Picture
Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.
Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.
For more information, visit: www.syscolabs.lk
Short Description:
A Product Manager owns and delivers enterprise-grade product features in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Architecture, and Business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure, and compliant product capabilities that meet the needs of Sysco customers.
Job Responsibilities
Own enterprise product features and capabilities from definition through delivery and lifecycle management
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Architecture to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions
Partner with Business stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Sales, analytics, Cyber) to align features with strategic objectives
Lead requirements discovery and documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories
Prioritize features and backlog based on enterprise value, risk, regulatory needs, and technical dependencies
Act as the primary decision-maker for feature scope, sequencing, and trade-offs
Participate in Agile or hybrid delivery models, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and demos
Ensure features meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, performance, and operational readiness
Define and track feature success metrics, adoption, and business outcomes
Communicate progress, dependencies, and risks to senior leadership and governance forums
Requirements
At least 5 years of Product Management or Business Analysis experience in an enterprise setting delivering large scale features
Aptitude towards understanding technology trends, technical solutions, tools and limitations of eCommerce
Thorough practical exposure in Requirement Management, Product Management lifecycle and software delivery for large scale solutions
Top notch communication skills among with the relevant interpersonal skills for stakeholder expectations management
Qualifications
BSc in Information Technology, Computer Science or a relevant field
CSPO/PSPO, SAFe POPM/PM or any other relevant qualification on Product Management fundamentals
Technology and Project Management related certifications would provide an added advantage
Benefits:
US dollar-linked compensation
Performance-based annual bonus
Performance rewards and recognition
Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes
Paid birthday leave
Team engagement allowance
Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws
Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments
Hybrid work arrangement
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of Product Management or Business Analysis experience in an enterprise setting delivering large scale features
- Aptitude towards understanding technology trends, technical solutions, tools and limitations of eCommerce
- Thorough practical exposure in Requirement Management, Product Management lifecycle and software delivery for large scale solutions
- Top notch communication skills along with interpersonal skills for stakeholder expectations management
- BSc in Information Technology, Computer Science or a relevant field
- CSPO/PSPO, SAFe POPM/PM or any other relevant qualification on Product Management fundamentals
- Technology and Project Management related certifications would provide an added advantage
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
