Product Manager - Store Planning

Job Opening: Product Manager (Hybrid - Cincinnati, OH)
Pay Rate: $65 - $70 per hour
Must complete a video prescreen to be considered

Must-Haves:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical aspects of products throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Top 3 Skills:
  • Oracle experience (ERP or third-party software)
  • Replenishment expertise
  • Stakeholder management
• Strong prioritization and management skills
• Expertise in using web metrics, customer insights, and operational data for product improvements
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (backlog refinement, sprint planning, etc.)
• Proven ability to identify and resolve dependencies, risks, and issues effectively

Job Description:

The Product Manager is responsible for product planning and execution across the entire product lifecycle. This includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and ensuring that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are achieved. The role also requires aligning product initiatives with the company’s broader strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all technical aspects of the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure successful execution
• Develop and communicate the product catalog and technology roadmap
• Use data-driven metrics to enhance customer experience and refine product strategies
• Define and analyze medium to complex requirements to ensure they are testable, measurable, and traceable
• Set criteria for Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to speed up feature delivery
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and other Agile ceremonies
• Identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and manage project priorities across teams
• Break down complex visions into manageable projects and initiatives

Soft Skills Needed:

• Strong prioritization and management abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Project Information:

The person in this role will support multiple layers of a larger initiative, including:

• RMS Plus: Retail implementation of Oracle
• Advanced Planning: Focused on refining inventory and supply chain efficiency
• Store Replenishment Planning: Optimizing store-level replenishment processes

Location: Hybrid (On-site in Cincinnati, OH, with remote flexibility)
Contract: Hourly-based, long-term potential

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