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Sr Director, Product Management

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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
  • Charlotte

AI generated summary

  • You need 12+ years in project/product management, 8+ years in product/experience management, 7+ years leading teams, and expertise in cross-functional projects and budget management.
  • You will develop product vision, manage roadmaps, drive innovation, oversee launch plans, ensure user experience alignment, utilize data for decisions, and lead a team to achieve company goals.

Requirements

  • 12 years of experience in two or more of the following: project management, product management, business analysis, program management, experimentation, or product marketing
  • 8 years of experience in product and/or experience management
  • 7 years of leadership experience with direct report responsibility
  • 5 years of experience managing teams and priorities across multiple stakeholders
  • 5 years of experience managing operational and/or project financial budgets
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects with design, engineering, and analytics resources
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Responsibilities

  • Develops the long-term vision of a product portfolio or strategic capability that drives strategies, requirements and roadmaps; understands the competitive landscape and directly influences the enterprise in how it makes portfolio-specific decisions; owns the different product roadmaps that make up the product portfolio and influences investment choices that yield long-term customer benefits in support of the vision.
  • Develops a culture of innovation and experimentation and encourages initiatives that address customer needs.
  • Owns annual planning for the product portfolio and represents strategy in discussions with leadership and executive stakeholders. Plans and advocates for required workforce resources.
  • Develops and manages the long-term (three- to five-year) view of the product portfolio or strategic capability, making trade-off decisions on multiple products and product groups. Determines release goals, prioritization, implementation, and iteration of products within product portfolio or strategic capability. Defines key processes for team to effectively track development work.
  • Leverages enterprise-wide resources to drive improved synergies and efficiencies within the product portfolio or strategic capability. Engages with internal and external thought leaders to drive product leadership within portfolio.
  • Leads and owns requirements documents for all products within the product portfolio or strategic capability.
  • Owns the user experience and sets the direction for the design of the user experience of products within product portfolio or strategic capability. Ensures customer and business goals remain aligned with identified customer needs. Sets the strategy for customer engagement and leads its execution.
  • Partners with relevant stakeholders and leads and owns the development of launch and go-to-market plans of products within product portfolio or strategic capability.
  • Identifies issues that may delay the launch or impede the success of products in product portfolio or strategic capability, communicates to leadership, assesses alternatives to resolve, and takes action to resolve.
  • Owns and develops mechanisms to ensure post-launch learnings are captured into best practices frameworks or templates and evangelized and utilized in future product launches across the enterprise.
  • Leverages data and analytics to provide competitive analysis, drive decision making, assess the health and effectiveness of products and related P&L impacts, and deliver recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Works with cross-functional product management teams to drive work across other product teams and helps move and prioritize work into other product backlogs.
  • Leads a team in support of achieving the company’s mission. Manages performance and fosters an inclusive environment to help associates achieve their potential.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sr Director, Product Management?

The primary responsibility is to lead the creation of strategy and vision for emerging and next-gen products used by retail customers, driving projects independently and significantly impacting the business.

Where is this position located?

This position is based at Lowe’s on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires 12 years of experience in project management, product management, business analysis, program management, experimentation, or product marketing, along with 8 years in product and/or experience management, and 7 years of leadership experience.

Are there opportunities for team leadership in this position?

Yes, the role includes managing a team and fostering an inclusive environment to help associates achieve their potential.

What types of skills would be preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Preferred skills include experience with building and measuring digital tests, working with software teams to launch products, strong financial acumen, and a Master’s degree in business administration or a similar advanced degree.

What is included in the benefits package for this position?

The benefits package includes a 401k with up to a 4.25% match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition-free education, 10-week maternity/parental leave, and a 10% associate discount.

Is there flexibility in work arrangements?

While the position is based on-site in Charlotte, specific details regarding flexible work arrangements would need to be discussed during the interview process.

How does this position align with the company's long-term goals?

The Sr Director will actively contribute to the long-term product strategy of the organization and is responsible for developing a culture of innovation that aligns with customer needs and business goals.

What are the expected outcomes for this role?

Expected outcomes include the successful development and delivery of innovative products, effective management of the product portfolio, and achievement of customer engagement and business objectives.

Does Lowe’s offer any support for career development?

Yes, Lowe's promotes a culture of learning and innovation, along with benefits like tuition-free education, which support career development for associates.

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Lowe's Companies, Inc.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers a week in the United States. Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts.