Associate Product Manager Digital

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Digital Product Manager to own a product vertical within our customer-focused eCommerce platform. You’ll drive strategy, collaborate with UX, engineering, merchandising, and analytics to deliver impactful features and improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in digital product management and product development for consumer-facing sites, with a strong emphasis on agile practices, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3+ years Digital Product Management experience, preferably in eCommerce or Order management.
• Experience launching product features for consumer-facing digital products.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day tasks of the assigned product vertical.
• Deliver value-add features with delivery partners and define the why/when.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to innovate.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, PDMs and cross-functional teams to maximize revenue and UX.
• Partner with UX team to improve site experience and participate in A/B testing.
• Translate tests into new site features and launches.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support daily value delivery.
• Write user stories and maintain a prioritized backlog aligned to roadmaps.
• Coordinate with QA and UAT to ensure objective-aligned releases.
• Conduct pre/post launch analyses to measure performance.
• Be proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused; support teammates.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

User-centric design

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Prioritization

Technical understanding

Detail-oriented

Agile methodology

JIRA

Data analytics

Omnichannel/eCommerce

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, computer science, information systems or related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

JIRA

Data analytics tools

Job description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.