What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Strategist position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Ashley Furniture Industries is a world-leading manufacturer of furniture, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional products and customer experiences.
As a Product Analyst/Senior Product Analyst in the Quality area, you will bridge business and technology gaps, driving product strategy and execution within Quality. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Product Manager to support high-quality product development using Agile methodologies.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth in product management. Key responsibilities include:
Primary Job Functions
- Company Values: Demonstrate Ashley's Core and Growth Values in all job functions, upholding Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership.
- Backlog Management: Assist in managing the product backlog, prioritizing and refining user stories to ensure timely delivery.
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements and user stories, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Sprint Ceremonies: Participate in sprint planning sessions to ensure the team understands product goals and priorities, promoting seamless Agile adoption.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Assist in planning and conducting UAT to guarantee product features meet acceptance criteria, upholding quality standards.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on product development and gather feedback, fostering collaboration and transparency.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of product features, requirements, and changes, facilitating knowledge sharing and improvement.
- Support Delivery Team: Work closely with the delivery team to ensure timely and successful product releases, promoting a culture of excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Job Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in a product owner, product analyst, or similar role, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in manufacturing and/or quality systems.
This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and translate business objectives into a structured product strategy. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
