IT Product Manager

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Product Manager that will support strategic safety initiatives within Tech Ops, partnering with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to define product vision, manage priorities, and drive delivery. They are looking for an exceptional product manager to help guide and chart a course for a Tech Ops Supply Chain Digital Technology strategy. The Product Manager is customer focused and technology savvy with a supply chain background. This role is inherently cross‑functional and will work closely with business partners, UX design, operations, IT, and executive teams to envision, develop and launch innovative products. The Product Manager is both creative and highly analytical, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love. This role requires strong ownership, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Core Responsibilities Create and drive the product strategy, vision, and roadmap of future supply chain initiatives. Solve complex, cutting‑edge problems and lead a team that gets things done. Assume end‑to‑end accountability for a technical product with a high degree of ownership over critical features and the customer experience. Build an end to end understanding of the current Tech Ops Supply Chain ecosystem. Be a passionate advocate for the customer. Be a subject matter expert on competitors, products and industry needs. Provide strong thought leadership and influence key stakeholders towards company goals. Understand and articulate business needs, conduct on-going business research, leverage internal knowledge and expertise, and prioritize functional requirements. Conceptualize the needs of the business and build the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and requirements; as well as ensure we sustain, build adoption, focus on project management results, and communicate effectively. Required Skills / Experience (Must‑Haves) Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, Math or related field. 7+ years of progressive roles in product management. 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management or industrial supply distribution. Solid proven track record of driving multiple initiatives simultaneously; preferably within a large organization. Experience with building, managing, growing and developing a product management team. Demonstrated expertise within industrial distribution. A track record of successfully managing products through entire life cycle — from inception to launch. A track record of delivering business results and managing a product or product line. Key Competencies & Behaviors Bias for action and accountability. Ability to drive outcomes across multiple teams. Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience leading requirements, workshops, and prioritization sessions. Ability to present recommendations and status updates to leadership. Work Environment Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $60.00 and $70.00. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans. Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP). 401K offered. We comply with local wage minimums. #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group