Associate Product Manager - DC Systems

POSITION TITLE:  Associate Product Manager

Position Summary:

Us.

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.

You.

• You are a product minded person who is resourceful, creative, and dedicated to always delivering high quality work. You’re up for a challenge
• and are never satisfied with the status quo. You sweat the details and ensure the job is done the right way, not the easy way. You’re
• comfortable being team captain or second string. You’re excited to be in the trenches bringing features to life, and you like to have some fun
• along the way.

What You'Ll Do.

• 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. Also gather, document, and track business requirements for new features
• 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

What You’Ll Need.

• Experience developing and communicating a vision that inspires others to buy in and participate at a high level
• Excitement to collaborate with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Have the imagination and courage to think outside the box, but the self awareness and urgency to focus on value
• Desire to become an expert in your space by staying ahead of the industry and driving tangible results
• Proactively identify opportunities and work with internal partners to develop options and execute solutions
• 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
• Ability to blend strong business acumen, technical problem solving, and agile execution
• Experience developing detailed requirements and feature definitions
• Ability to synthesize business requirements, identify areas of uncertainty, recommend solutions, and gather buy-in from relevant stakeholders
• Ability to define metrics of success and analyze results

Qualifications:

• 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 out your argument 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
• Experience with agile development methodologies a plus (but not required)
• Data driven mindset and track record
• Ability to Travel 25-40% of the time to Distribution Centers

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive 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; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.  For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.