Product Manager

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we're an employee-owned company, we don't just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.


The Bernard Group is looking for a Product Manager to lead and evolve our B2B integration strategy. In this role, you will help modernize our data exchange capabilities across EDI, APIs, and third-party systems while supporting scalable, client-focused integration solutions.

This position partners closely with Engineering, Architecture, Product, and client IT teams to prioritize roadmaps, define integration requirements, and drive Agile product development. The ideal candidate brings experience with B2B integrations, ERP connectivity, AWS-based environments, and thrives in collaborative, fast-paced technical environments.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (this is a hybrid role and does require some onsite presence at our Chanhassen, MN office)

A variety of these traits will help land you this job :

• Deep B2B Integration Background: Proven experience managing complex data flows, preferably with EDI, JSON, CSV, and XML.
• Systems Ecosystem & Architecture: Familiarity with ERP integration patterns, AWS-based architecture, and have a proven ability to lead products through the Agile Development lifecycle.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to navigate "undefined" product spaces by creating alignment across stakeholders and driving forward progress through clear documentation and user stories.

On top of that you must have:

• a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 2-5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of IT systems such as CRM, ERP or WMS
• Experience managing B2B integrations including EDI, APIs, JSON, XML, and CSV data flows

I n this position, you will:

• Modernize Integration Strategy: Lead the "build vs. buy" evaluation for a new mapping orchestration tool that empowers configuration-based setups, shifting the heavy lifting away from pure engineering to a more agile, supportable model.
• Bridging the Gap: Manage custom integrations that support headless features within our internally built ecommerce platform, Collaterate, Pace, and other third-party systems.
• Client-Facing Leadership: Serve as the primary technical liaison for our B2B clients' IT departments, helping to define data schemas and ensuring our AWS-based architecture meets their integration needs.
• Roadmap & Value Realization: Define and maintain a Product Map that balances the maintenance of current legacy infrastructure with the steady development of a unified, "one-product" integration layer.
• Agile Collaboration: Partner closely with a dedicated engineering team, a shared Product Owner, and a System Architect to prioritize the backlog and drive technical feasibility.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range : $109,000 - 130,000 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:
The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It's the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.