Associate Product Manager - DC Systems

AEO • Pittsburgh, PA

110d

About The Position

Be part of something REAL... We are a trendy e-commerce retailer that’s not just busy selling stretchy jeans and t-shirts. We are striving to push the boundaries of technology and innovation across all of our channels while making American Eagle the smoothest place to shop on-line and in-stores. We’re gearing up for our biggest chapter yet – and it’s being driven by technology. To help us get there, we are cultivating a devoted team of product managers that embraces the spirit of our iconic brands and champions the needs of our customers and our associates to drive REAL value for the AEO business. We’re looking for an extremely motivated Associate Product Manager who will partner with our incredible team of product and project managers as well as our business partners to deliver incremental value as we look to elevate our solutions supporting our end to end Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources and Production areas of our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in Product Management
• 2+ years related experience with Supply Chain or Distribution Center technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of the techniques and methods of modern product discovery and product delivery
• Ability to partner and figure out solutions to hard problems with many constraints, using sound judgment to assess risks and present arguments in a well-structured, data-informed, written narrative
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Data driven mindset and track record

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Ability to define metrics of success and analyze results
• Excitement to collaborate with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Desire to become an expert in your space by staying ahead of the industry and driving tangible results
• Experience driving cross-functional teams comprised of both business (i.e. marketing) and technical partners during the life cycle of product development
• Ability to prioritize features based on customer and business value and understand the art of sequencing their delivery with an agile framework

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and other product managers to inform priorities and to deliver value incrementally
• Conduct deep dives into internal systems to understand problems, propose solutions, gain alignment, manage dependencies, and successfully rollout solutions
• Use internal and third party data to help prioritize opportunities to drive growth
• Manage queues for new requests, balance fixes vs features, clear reporting on delivery timelines, and measured value
• Help manage a development team’s backlog - write clear stories, prioritize, and manage a roadmap
• Participate in daily standups to ensure key priorities are being delivered
• Gather requirements, analyze big picture impact, document project scope and supporting details, and diagram process and/or technical flows
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of minor product enhancements in our Distribution Centers
• Create user stories, lead ticket reviews and prioritization, create and maintain wiki pages for projects and initiatives, and manage testing scope, scripts, scenarios, and troubleshooting
• Manage communication to upper management with Director support, manage multiple projects, implementations, design, development, and support, and provide customer support on product lines or project tasks, as well as support for product concerns
• Contribute to the overall product roadmaps

Benefits

• Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
• Wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave and benefits
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees