Product Manager Lead, Americas Region

CHEP•Alpharetta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager Lead, Americas Region will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing the product strategy for region-specific IT products and business solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of the Americas Region processes and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products and business solutions that align with the Regional goals. The role acts as a strategic leader, bridging the gap between the business requirements and the technical solutions. The Product Manager Lead will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology functions to ensure that the product and systems aligns with both customer and internal strategic needs, and industry standards. The Product Manager Lead acts as a mentor, role model and ambassador of product management, overseeing the impact of Americas Region products and business systems across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology Management, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7-10 years of experience in product management, with a minimum of 3-5 years leading product management teams, preferably in supply chain, logistics, or operations.
Extensive knowledge in supply chain (3+ years)
Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain operations, and business leadership, to deliver successful products.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, product development, and process optimization.
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to align product initiatives with business goals.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, from ideation through to launch, iteration and retirement.
Deep understanding of supply chain management principles, technologies, and optimization techniques.
Experience managing and mentoring teams, providing guidance, setting goals, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Ability to analyze complex supply chain issues and develop data-driven solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Familiarity with supply chain software and tools (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS) and emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chain management.
Experience with Agile product management and project management techniques, including working with engineering teams.
Adaptability
Agile Methodology
Backlog Management
Empathy
Experimentation
Market Analysis
Market Opportunity Identification
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Storytelling
Taking Ownership
Teamwork
Understand Customers
Unit Testing
Value Driven Product Design

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, Agile Certification, Six Sigma Greenbelt or Certification of Business Analysis (CBAP) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Define product vision and roadmap by aligning with business goals and market needs.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to drive product development, ensuring alignment on features, timelines, and quality standards while facilitating effective communication between stakeholders.
Gather requirements from stakeholders, prioritize features, and communicate progress and updates effectively.
Understand technical architecture and requirements; ensure feasibility and deliverability of product features.
Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.
Advocate for the end-user by conducting user research and usability testing to inform design and functionality.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product performance and success.
Lead and facilitate agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure product success and alignment with business objectives.
Gather feedback post-launch to iterate and enhance product features and performance based on user needs and market trends.
Develop and execute a clear product vision, strategy and roadmap for Americas Region products and business systems ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Identify new opportunities within the Americas Region domain that can improve operational performance and address customer pain points
Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.
Understand technical architecture and requirements; ensure feasibility and deliverability of products and business systems features and facilitate discussions between technical and non-technical teams.
Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation, development, and launch to optimization, post-launch analysis and eventual retirement.
Continuously assess product performance and user feedback, driving improvements and iteration based on data-driven insights.
Help with the technological demand management and prioritization activities for the Functional Area.
Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership regarding product and solutions development and performance in the Americas Region domain.
Act as a key decision-maker in the selection, implementation and optimization of the technological tools and systems
Lead, train and mentor the Americas product management team (specialists, BAs, technical subject matter experts, business product owners and product managers, etc) fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and high performance.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, customer pain points, and new opportunities to enhance the Americas Region portfolio.
Incorporate market insights into product development strategies to ensure competitive advantage.
Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of Americas Region products, systems and processes including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs agreed with the Global ARC team).
Regularly update key stakeholders on progress and performance.
Analyze and document business processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness .
Ensure compliance with best practices, standards and policies in the development and implementation of the business systems and tools.