Product Manager, Merchandising

The Product Manager is a key member of the Technology team, responsible for defining and delivering valuable products for a product team with medium complexity. This role requires a solid understanding of product management principles, a passion for technology, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. The Product Manager plays a critical role in executing the product strategy and roadmap, and driving the success of their product.

As a Product Manager of Merchandising you will support capabilities such as: Line Planning, Assortment Planning, & Pricing. Over the next few years, this role will focus on supporting the many cross-functional initiatives and goals already in flight. This includes initiatives in Merch Planning/Inventory management, a new PIM platform, and a growing B2B business. While supporting these initiatives, this Product Manager will simultaneously create a vision and roadmap for the future of the Merchandising domain.

A day in the life as a Product Manager:

• Define product priority, scope, and direction aligned to a defined product strategy for a product team with medium complexity
• Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the product's success and inform strategic decisions
• Work autonomously to define and prioritize features based on data, customer feedback, and business goals
• Leverage a comprehensive understanding of the functionality and utilization of systems, tools, and applications within the product to proactively identify and communicate dependencies and impacts to cross-functional teams
• Manage the entire product lifecycle for assigned product(s), from ideation and design through development, testing, and deployment, adhering to agile methodologies
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform product decisions
• Lead product discovery activities to validate product ideas and ensure alignment with customer needs
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog and opportunity backlog to drive innovation
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, business partners, and other stakeholders to align on product strategy and ensure successful execution
• Work closely with management and the product team to define a compelling product and evangelize that vision
• Prioritize defects associated with the product with appropriate urgency

What you'll bring to the table:

• Solid knowledge of Product Management Practices
• Proficiency in agile methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking ability to align product decisions with business goals
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to use data to define KPIs and inform product decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate to various levels, including leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on finding creative and effective solutions
• Excellent organizational skills, and focus on details and accuracy
• Strong drive to achieve results and deliver impactful products
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development in the field of product management

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We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on omnichannel retail
• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or equivalent work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets