Title: Director Product Management @ Chicago, IL
Terms of Hire: Full Time.
Salary: $ Open/yr + Benefits.
Job Description:
Success in retail is being redefined. Digital commerce is about connecting the dots between the growing influence of digital channels and a physical store presence to provide customers a seamless experience as they discover, consider, buy, and get their products and services. With over 6 million store visits a day, a leading online presence across multiple online properties (Client.com, drugstore.com, beauty.com, and visiondirect.com), and one of the largest and most successful mobile apps in retail, Client is ready for a product visionary and leader to continue taking us to the next level.
The Director of Product Management of Digital Commerce will lead the product strategy team for Walgreen’s digital commerce across all our Omni-channel initiatives and online properties. Reporting directly to the Sr. Dir. of Product Management of Digital Commerce, this leader will play a key role in defining our product vision, roadmap, and product priorities. They will also be responsible for implementing and managing a structured product portfolio management framework and process.
This director-level role will be responsible for driving execution of our biggest strategic initiatives and will have a strong influence in shaping the future success of Client in the digital retail space.
Job Responsibilities:
- Defines the Omni-channel product vision for Digital commerce, across marketing, sales, merchandising, operations, and service that support the company’s vision, strategy, and direction. Develops and oversees the implementation of processes and policies that significantly impact the organization.
- Develops short- and long-range product and service strategies and plans.
- Works cross-functionally with all business groups to understand emerging customer and business trends that require enhancements or new product features to be developed.
- Defines and prioritizes the digital commerce product development roadmap for the division and company, with a strong product portfolio management analytical approach. Develops budget for specified business unit/product line and is accountable for delivering against business goals/objectives.
- Makes recommendations for the formulation of the strategies and operating plans of the specified area of responsibility, then executes or adjusts the operating plans based on prevailing conditions. Brings strong financial and business discipline to roadmap prioritization and performs pre/post-launch analysis of each product, driving team financial accountability for results.
- Leads execution (scope, requirements definition, and delivery) of top strategic product initiatives.
- Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management/customers/vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs.
- Accountable for growth and optimization of consumer awareness, market share, and/or specified initiatives. Reviews the competitive marketplace and makes adjustments to operational activities based upon identified information.
- Oversees and directs the work of a high-performing team of product managers and analysts. Obtains and allocates resources to meet operating plans. Ensures the ongoing training and development of direct reports; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- Experience in the retail industry with a strong focus on Omni-channel.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
You Will Enjoy:
- An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
- Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.
All applications will be kept strictly confidential, and once shortlisted, our team will be in touch with you for further discussions.
Department: Scout
This is a full-time position.
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