Director, Product Management

Grainger; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Grainger seeks a Director of Product Management to lead multiple product domains within the supply chain stack, spanning DC/branch operations, inventory planning, network design, and transportation. You will craft a shared vision across Grainger teams and drive technology-enabled outcomes for customers and the business.

The role emphasizes executive storytelling, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business impact through strategic investment and rigorous metrics in a

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, science, math, or related field or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years product management or related leadership experience is required
• Proven success leading product domains and organizations at scale
• Strong strategic, financial, and business acumen
• Direct Leadership experience with building and developing high-performing teams
• Executive-level communication and influence skills
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
• Track record of delivering measurable business and customer outcomes

Responsibilities

• Define domain-level product strategy across multiple product teams, aligned to enterprise goals and customer value.
• Oversee domain performance, investment decisions and levels, and outcome measurement to maximize business impact. Ensures rigor and transparency in OKRs and operational metrics, and drives accountability across leaders
• Communicate complex tradeoffs and difficult decisions clearly and story-tell credibly, shaping executive understanding and alignment through compelling, data-driven product narratives.
• Ensure customer insight and experience are central to user-focused product strategy and investment decisions, balancing qualitative research with a data-first mindset.
• Encourage innovative thinking and explore new models, technologies, and approaches to drive growth.
• Win as one team building strong partnerships across product, engineering, design, ML, analytics and business leadership.
• Drive focus and momentum across the domain while managing strategic risks. Be a subject-matter expert for trends in the industry, advanced technology, and quickly identify ways Grainger can win leveraging this knowledge.
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing product management teams that elevate the broader product organization.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Director, Product Management

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60654-4203 LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 335872

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $163,800.00 – $273,000.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 25%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

You will lead multiple product domains related to Grainger’s supply chain which may include DC and Branch operations, inventory planning, network design, and transportation. Your success will depend on creating a shared vision across Grainger teams and leadership, developing technology solutions to achieve long-term business and customer outcomes, and coordinating seamless integration and rollout for technology partners, operational teams, and customers. You will report to Group Product Manager.

Work Location:

The work location will be in the Chicago Merchandise Mart or our HQ in Lake Forest, IL on a hybrid basis; 2 days per week. We will also consider candidates seeking relocation to the Chicago area. This is not a remote position.

You Will:

• Define domain-level product strategy across multiple product teams, aligned to enterprise goals and customer value.
• Oversee domain performance, investment decisions and levels, and outcome measurement to maximize business impact. Ensures rigor and transparency in OKRs and operational metrics, and drives accountability across leaders
• Communicate complex tradeoffs and difficult decisions clearly and story-tell credibly, shaping executive understanding and alignment through compelling, data-driven product narratives.
• Ensure customer insight and experience are central to user-focused product strategy and investment decisions, balancing qualitative research with a data-first mindset.
• Encourage innovative thinking and explore new models, technologies, and approaches to drive growth.
• Win as one team building strong partnerships across product, engineering, design, ML, analytics and business leadership.
• Drive focus and momentum across the domain while managing strategic risks. Be a subject-matter expert for trends in the industry, advanced technology, and quickly identify ways Grainger can win leveraging this knowledge.
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing product management teams that elevate the broader product organization.

You Have

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, science, math, or related field or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years product management or related leadership experience is required
• Proven success leading product domains and organizations at scale
• Strong strategic, financial, and business acumen
• Direct Leadership experience with building and developing high-performing teams
• Executive-level communication and influence skills
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations
• Track record of delivering measurable business and customer outcomes

Preferred:

• Product management leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse, fulfillment, transportation, or inventory domains.
• Experience leading large-scale technology and operational transformations across complex physical networks and matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success building multi-year product strategies and managing significant product investment portfolios tied to measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading organizations that leverage advanced analytics, optimization, AI/ML, and automation to improve operational performance.