Associate Product Manager: Category Ownership & Growth

michaels; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

medical coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

telemedicine services

flexible spending accounts

commuter benefits

tuition assistance

adoption assistance

voluntary insurance options

Descripción de la vacante

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks an Associate Product Manager to help develop and manage our product portfolio.

You will collaborate with the Product Development Manager to bring innovative products to market, using market research, analytics, and project management to own defined product categories. Responsibilities include owning categories, shaping assortment, driving trend ideas, coordinating with branding and packaging teams, and monitoring post-launch performance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in product development, product management, private brand management, merchandising, or a related analytical/project-oriented role.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and analyze data to inform product decisions.
• Proven project management skills, with experience managing tasks and timelines for small to medium-sized projects.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Category/Product Feature Ownership & Support: Own smaller product categories and features from concept to launch under guidance.
• PB Assortment Strategy Contribution: Develop assortment strategies using market data, sales, and feedback.
• Product Development - Trend Ideation & Execution: Research emerging trends and translate findings into product concepts.
• Branding & Packaging Direction Collaboration: Align branding and packaging with product value propositions.
• Project Management & Execution: Lead timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication for product initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as main contact between Trend, Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Packaging.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Track post-launch performance and report on metrics and trends.

Conocimientos

Market research

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, Texas seeks an Associate Product Manager to help develop and manage our product portfolio.

You will collaborate with the Product Development Manager to bring innovative products to market, using market research, analytics, and project management to own defined product categories. Responsibilities include owning categories, shaping assortment, driving trend ideas, coordinating with branding and packaging teams, and monitoring post-launch performance.