Product Manager - Digital

My client is seeking a Product Manager on a contract basis to support the company's internal digital merchandising system.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in product management roles, preferably with a focus on enterprise software solutions and merchandising retail technology.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize product features and enhancements based on market needs, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and ensures the continuous improvement of our merchandising software platform.
• Lead the development of product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and ensure clear communication and alignment across teams.
• Manage and groom the product backlog, prioritize decisions based on the value to be delivered.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to drive the execution of the product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and updates.
• Gather and analyze market data, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences that meet customer expectations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on enterprise merchandising software, providing guidance and support to sales, marketing, and customer success teams as needed.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the success and impact of product initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations for optimization and improvement.

• Proven track record of successfully managing and launching software products or features from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making and prioritize initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Excellent follow-up skills. Ability to tackle issues with a sense of urgency while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
• A desire to "go deep" on technical solutions and their impact on business requirements.