Associate Product Manager Digital Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R280545)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, computer science, information systems or another closely related field or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 1-3+ years Digital Product Management experience, preferably in eCommerce, Order management, or Digital
• 1-3+ years of Product Development experience for a consumer facing website or digital product or Order Management, preferably Omnichannel or eCommerce, with a proven track record of successfully launching new product features

Skills:

• Must be entrepreneurial; champions new ideas leveraging insights and metrics; has the confidence and knowledge to successfully own the product and deliver results.
• Passion for user-centric design; commitment to research, competitive analysis, user/stakeholder reviews, analytics, and unbiased recommendations in a highly collaborative environment.
• Guide and facilitate team to push things forward, inspire others to think bigger, and understand group dynamics to get desired results.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively work cross functionally.
• Ability to develop effective relationships and partnerships with internal/external business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize objectives.
• Technical understanding with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and understand technical tradeoffs.
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile methodology and principles.
• Experience in JIRA or similar tools preferred but not required.
• Experience in Data analytics tools preferred but not required.
• Experience in Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day tasks of the assigned product vertical.
• Ensure continuous delivery of value-add features for our customers, working with delivery partners to define the why and when.
• Continuously monitor and report on KPIs for opportunities to innovate and improve.
• Partner with other Product Owners, PDMs and cross functional teams to maximize revenue and customer experience opportunities.
• Partner with UX Team to ideate and deliver a better site experience for our customers, submit ideas, and regularly participate in A/B test conversations.
• Ensure successful tests are translated into new site features and launched for our customers.
• Participates in agile scrum ceremonies to make product decisions that drive value daily.
• Work with the agile scrum team to deliver digital experiences that meet customer expectations and provide business value.
• Write user stories, maintain a prioritized backlog to support the roadmaps and business objectives.
• Partner with Quality assurance team and User Acceptance Testers to ensure the delivered product meets the business objectives and launch criteria.
• Perform pre/post launch analysis to measure and report on product performance metrics.
• Be proactive and utilize critical thinking to make the right decisions for our customers and business.
• Be a team player and support your team members.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy's policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.       
• Regular attendance required.

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​