Ollie's IT Product Manager drives the execution and successful delivery of technology-driven development initiatives, managing definition, scope, and design for new product software and enhancements, focusing on consolidation, integration, and optimization of business systems across a diverse portfolio of platforms and applications.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a product management role or a closely related position such as application development manager.
- Proven ability to lead complex technology projects involving software development, system integration, or infrastructure upgrades.
- Strong familiarity with SDLC phases and associated project deliverables.
- Prior experience in managing cross-functional teams and engaging with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and precision in execution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Work with business stakeholders on approved products to develop and document product requirements and a prioritized roadmap, enabling development of new software and enhancements that alignment with the business’s goals and objectives.
- Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the needs of stakeholders and the development team.
- Facilitate prioritization of development tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-impact features.
- Work closely with the business, technical teams, and external vendors, to gather requirements, understand needs, and ensure successful product delivery.
- Collaborate with technical teams and business units to ensure effective communication and document, validate, and manage platform requirements to ensure accurate development.
- Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring timely and accurate delivery of features and enhancements.
- Perform validation, testing, and stakeholder review to ensure new product development meets performance standards and delivers value to the business.
Other
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
- Minimal travel to stores and distribution centers.
- Duties frequently involve being seated for extended periods of time and using computers.
- Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly.
