What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Manager – Omni-Channel Item Management position at Albertsons Companies?
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
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What you will be doing
This person will lead the productmanagementfor “Product (Omni Item and Vendors) Merchandising Sub Pillar”and report directly to theDirector of Product Management.She/he willdefinethe product vision and roadmap for “Product” sub pillar to achieve the business KPIs.She/he will be responsible for collecting and interpreting user research and data, conceiving innovative products, creating a robust product roadmap, and managing the product lifecycle. The right candidate will be a strategic and ambitious visionary with the proven ability to deliver products that create impact and deliver exceptional value to our associates, vendors partners who are deeply focused in serving our guest shopping omni channel. This leader should be highly motivated to succeed and influence his/her team and stakeholders to do so, in an approachable manner, that engenders trust and confidence at all levels across the organization.
TheMerchandising Product ManagementDepartment has an opening foraPrincipal Product Manager – Omni Item Onboarding.The position will be based inPlano, TX .
Main responsibilities
1. Product Strategy and Vision
- Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for omni-channel item management systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency in managing product data across all channels.
- Partner with business stakeholders to align product strategies with organizational goals, such as inventory accuracy, catalog completeness, and channel parity.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations in item management, data governance, and omni-channel retailing.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, digital commerce, and store operations teams to gather requirements and address pain points in item lifecycle management.
- Work closely with engineering and data science teams to design and deliver scalable item management platforms and APIs that integrate with omni-channel systems.
- Lead partnerships with third-party and industry data pools like GDSN, Syndigo, Salsify etc to enhance item data workflows and capabilities.
3. Product Development and Execution
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for omni-channel item management tools, including item setup, enrichment, and synchronization across channels.
- Create detailed product specifications, user stories, and workflows for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive execution through agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder reviews.
4. Data Governance and Quality
- Develop and implement robust data governance strategies to ensure item data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all channels.
- Collaborate with data teams to define metrics, reporting, and alerts for monitoring item data performance and quality issues.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML technologies for automating item categorization, attribution, and data validation.
5. Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the thought leader for omni-channel item management, providing expertise to cross-functional teams and executives.
- Mentor junior product managers and contribute to the growth of the product management function.
- Advocate for a customer-first approach in item management processes, ensuring seamless product discovery and availability across all channels.
What we are searching for
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
- 8 years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on omni-channel retail, item management, or catalog management.
- Proven track record of delivering item management solutions that drive operational efficiency and improve customer experience.
- Hands-on experience with item management platforms (e.g., PIM, DAM, ERP), data governance tools, and APIs.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data governance and process optimization.
- Deep understanding of omni-channel retail operations, item lifecycle management, and inventory workflows.
- Proficiency in agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Familiarity with data integration tools and concepts, including APIs, ETL pipelines, and master data management.
- Knowledge of AI/ML applications for data enrichment and validation is a plus.
Key Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with an ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for innovation in omni-channel retail has context menu
What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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