Group Product Manager

Group Product Manager

One of America's largest retailers is seeking a Group Product Manager to lead their digital transformation initiatives. This strategic role will oversee a team of product managers and owners responsible for revolutionizing the online shopping experience.

As Group Product Manager, you'll architect the future of digital retail by leading our customer-facing platforms and experiences. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation across multiple digital touchpoints while orchestrating collaboration between marketing, design, engineering, and business teams. Your vision will shape how customers discover, engage with, and purchase products through our digital channels, ultimately delivering seamless, intuitive experiences that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey while leading initiatives that directly influence the company's success in the e-commerce landscape.

Note: Candidates based in Chicago will have the option to work from either Chicago or Lincolnshire headquarters, with a hybrid work schedule of two to three days per week in the office. (Option for remote work for candidates out-of-state.)

Strategic Impact

Lead the evolution of a multi-million dollar digital retail platform by:

• Driving innovation in online sales and service experiences
• Developing cutting-edge e-commerce solutions
• Creating seamless customer journeys across digital touchpoints
• Building and mentoring high-performing product teams

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and product owners
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
• Drive professional growth and team development
• Establish clear performance metrics and goals

Product Strategy & Innovation

• Define comprehensive product vision and strategy
• Develop and prioritize product roadmaps
• Align initiatives with business objectives
• Drive continuous platform improvements
• Identify emerging trends and market opportunities

Cross-functional Excellence

• Partner with Marketing, Engineering, and Design teams
• Serve as primary stakeholder liaison
• Ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Drive collaboration across departments
• Manage resource allocation and timeline planning

Customer-Centric Solutions

• Champion voice-of-customer in product development
• Leverage data analytics for decision-making
• Optimize user journeys and conversion rates
• Implement customer feedback mechanisms
• Drive improvements in website performance

Performance & Analytics

• Define and track critical KPIs
• Analyze competitive landscape
• Monitor industry trends and opportunities
• Create comprehensive performance reports
• Drive data-informed strategy refinements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 7+ years in product management
• 3+ years leading product teams
• Proven success in e-commerce and digital retail
• Track record of launching successful digital products

Essential Skills

• Strategic leadership and team development
• Deep understanding of e-commerce best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Product development, management and web expertise

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• MBA preferred

Join an organization at the forefront of digital retail innovation! This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of online shopping while leading a talented team of product professionals.