Description
Summary:
This role involves leading product strategy, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery to create seamless customer and employee experiences.
Highlights:
1. Shape product culture and drive process improvements
2. Lead planning sessions and portfolio discussions
3. Partner with technical leaders to build scalable solutions
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirement Gathering
Collaborate with business units to document requests, understand business value, and prioritize effectively
Engage with department leaders, executives, and marketers to define product requirements, branding, and positioning
Educate stakeholders on IT’s agile process, prioritization strategy, and the importance of backlog health
Product Strategy & Planning
Maintain a holistic view of the product and ensure a seamless end-to-end customer and employee experience
Describe product vision and strategy in a clear and compelling manner
Partner with technical leaders to build scalable, innovative solutions aligned with business goals
Agile Delivery & Team Collaboration
Work with agile teams daily to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and manage dependencies
Create detailed JIRA stories and epics based on business needs and technical feasibility
Assist in developing and managing product road maps and coordinating release planning
Leadership & Influence
Lead planning sessions and portfolio discussions involving multiple cross-functional teams
Be a thought partner in creating technical capabilities that support a world-class digital and reporting platform
Help shape product culture and continuously drive process improvements within the organization
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in IT or Retail industry
2-5 years of experience in the retail domain
2-3 years of experience leading teams or individuals
0-4 years of hands-on experience as a Product Manager
1-2 years working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with JIRA or similar tools for managing product backlogs
Preferred Tools & Technologies
JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, etc.)
Experience with reporting tools and platforms is a plus