Product Manager - Warehouse Management Software

Alta Equipment Group Inc.•Richmond, VA

50d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Manager to own and drive the strategy, roadmap, messaging, requirements, and execution of our Warehouse Management Software (WMS) solution. This role will serve as the voice of the customer, balancing business needs, customer requirements, and technical feasibility to deliver innovative, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that meet the demands of modern warehouse operations. The Product Manager will work cross-functionally with software development, solutions engineering, project management, sales, and marketing to ensure the successful definition, design, and delivery of new product features and enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
5-7+ years of experience in Product Management or a related role, ideally in warehouse, supply chain, or enterprise software.
Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain processes.
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), or Warehouse Execution Systems (WES).
Background in software development or systems integration.
Prior experience working with SaaS/cloud-based solutions.
Familiarity with material handling automation and integration with third-party systems (ERP, automation controls).

Responsibilities

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in the warehouse software market.
Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the WMS solution.
Own, refine, and prioritize the product backlog for the WMS solution.
Write clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
Ensure development teams always have a well-defined set of work aligned with business priorities.
Balance competing priorities from multiple stakeholders to maximize product value
Prioritize product initiatives based on customer needs, business value, and technical constraints.
Drive product messaging to inform the marketing team efforts
Provide thought leadership on warehouse automation trends, thsat can be shared with customers, prospects, and partners
Gather, analyze, and document requirements from customers, internal stakeholders, and industry research.
Translate requirements into clear, actionable product specifications and user stories.
Partner with development teams through the Agile process to deliver high-quality releases on schedule.
Ensure solutions are tested, validated, and aligned with customer expectations before release.
Partner with development teams during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Provide clarity and direction on requirements, ensuring that stories are understood and feasible.
Accept completed stories and validate they meet acceptance criteria and business needs.
Own, refine, and prioritize the product backlog across our Warehouse Management suit of solutions.
Write clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
Ensure development teams always have a well-defined set of work aligned with business priorities.
Balance competing priorities from multiple stakeholders to maximize product value.
Act as the primary liaison between customers, sales, marketing, and the development team.
Lead product demos, training sessions, and presentations for internal teams and clients.
Contribute thought leadership to customers, prospects, and the broader market
Collect customer feedback to inform the continuous improvement and product evolution.
Define KPIs and success metrics for product adoption, customer satisfaction, and ROI.
Monitor product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities for enhancements.
Support go-to-market activities, including sales enablement, product documentation, and marketing efforts.