The Director, Product Management for Planning, Allocations and Merchandising is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and championing the product strategy and vision for product groups and domains with multiple product teams of varying levels of complexity. This role requires a seasoned product leader who can inspire teams, drive significant business growth through product innovation, and effectively collaborate with executive stakeholders. The Director plays a crucial role in shaping the overall success of their assigned product domains and is a product thought leader for their domain.

• This position is fully remote

• This role is a People leader position

A day in the life of a Director, Product Management...

• Define and champion the product strategy and vision for assigned product groups and domains, ensuring alignment with Crate & Barrel's overall business objectives and market opportunities

• Drive implementation of modern planning investments and business capabilities in support of Demand Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment, Merchandise Financial Planning and Assortment Planning

• Partner with global Supply Chain teams in the creation and execution of an integrated technology product roadmap in support of modern implementations and legacy system support & maintenance

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Senior Product Managers, Product Managers, and potentially other managers, fostering a high-performance culture and developing product talent

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle for multiple product teams, ensuring effective execution from ideation through launch and iteration

• Drive cross-functional planning and collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, operations, and other key business partners to deliver cohesive and impactful customer experiences

• Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the success of products within the domain and inform strategic decisions

• Lead executive-level meetings and conversations, effectively communicating product strategy, progress, and insights

• Work autonomously to define and prioritize features and epics across products and strategic programs within the domain

• Leverage a comprehensive understanding of systems, tools, and applications to proactively align roadmaps and dependencies across product domains and with other stakeholders

• Assist in long-range portfolio planning and contribute to the overall technology roadmap

• Champion a customer-centric and data-driven approach to product development, ensuring products meet user needs and achieve business goals

• Identify and evaluate strategic vendor partnerships and manage key vendor relationships

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities and threats

• Lead product management for a domain and act as a key leader in strategic programs owned by or dependent upon the domain
  

What you'll bring to the table...

• Expert in Product Management best practices, strategic frameworks, and portfolio management

• Proven ability to define and execute successful product strategies that drive business growth and customer value in a complex domain

• Strong people leadership skills with experience building, mentoring, and managing high-performing product teams

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities for data-driven decision-making

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to articulate a clear vision and influence senior executives and diverse stakeholders to achieve buy-in

• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading product development in an agile environment

• Strong business & product area acumen, with expertise in omnichannel retail

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 10+ years Product Management experience with a significant focus on omnichannel retail

• 5+ years, leading product teams and strategy for product groups or domains

• Large program experience implementing enterprise planning tools using both Waterfall and Agile (ie. SAFe) methodologies

• Preferred: Product leadership experience with Tier 1 enterprise planning tools such as Blue Yonder Planning, O9 Solutions, SAP IBP, Kinaxis and/or Anaplan

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or equivalent work experience

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex product initiatives

Starting Rate: $185,000.00 - $230,000.00