ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER, MERCHANDISING

The Home Depot

2d•CA$62,200 - CA$70,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Product Manager (APM) – Merchandising drives the delivery of merchandising products and tools that generate business value, improve efficiency, and fundamentally enhance the associate and customer experience. As a strategic product owner with a strong understanding of business analysis, product management, and software development cycles, the APM partners with leadership to define and execute the long-term product vision. Acting as a central hub between business and technology, the APM brings a customer- and associate-first mindset, utilizing strong analytical and leadership skills to guide cross-functional scrum teams from ideation to delivery. They are accountable for translating complex user needs into high-impact digital business solutions.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership in facilitating workshops and working sessions to drive discovery, alignment, and solution definition across diverse teams.
Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to evaluate options, make independent trade-off decisions, and recommend scalable solutions.
Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and dictate data-informed product decisions.
Ability to synthesize complex requirements, processes, and workflows into actionable digital features.
High comfort level making decisions and leading teams in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Ability to work effectively and direct outcomes with cross-functional teams.
Solid understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices.
University degree (4) year program or the knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a product management, business analysis, or related role (retail, merchandising, ecommerce, or technology experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is highly preferred
Advanced capability in Microsoft Office 365
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Airtable, Miro, is an asset

Responsibilities

Champion a deep understanding of merchandising customers (associates, merchants, and customers) and their needs through research, data analysis, and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Lead competitive and market research to identify and integrate best-in-class merchandising and retail technology practices into the product strategy.
Define and own product goals, success metrics, and measures of value; leverage data to drive critical product decisions and justify technology investments.
Drive roadmap planning by defining strategic inputs, managing complex dependencies, and securing alignment across cross-functional partners.
Lead the execution of merchandising product initiatives from ideation through delivery, directing the focus of agile scrum teams.
Own the assessment of complex trade-offs, dependencies, risks, and value associated with features to ensure optimal return on investment (ROI) for the business.
Drive the creation, refinement, and prioritization of user stories and epics within the product backlog.
Actively guide and participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives) to ensure continuous delivery of value.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language to influence and align business partners.
Manage and oversee product rollouts, comprehensive process documentation, and change management strategies to ensure successful adoption.
Direct testing activities, including defining test cases and validating user acceptance testing (UAT).
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Technology, UX, Data, and Merchandising teams, ensuring engineering solutions directly solve business and user needs.
Authoritatively communicate product roadmaps, updates, risks, and progress to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Continuously build product management skills through feedback, coaching, and learning opportunities.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance product culture by sharing strategic learnings and driving overall team success.