Group Manager, Digital Product Management

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in California is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to own the lifecycle of software features from concept through delivery, partnering with design, engineering and business stakeholders to turn user needs into tangible results.

You will develop long-range product roadmaps, review usage reports, prepare status updates for leadership, and coach a team while maintaining a strong focus on customer value and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/business-related field required.
• 10+ years as Product Manager or similar in Agile environments; strong cross-functional collaboration required.
• 2+ years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in studying end-user needs and defining product features; coordinate cross-team efforts.
• Develop long-term product roadmaps and prioritization.
• Review product usage reports and identify market trends and opportunities.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve problems with staff and teams.
• Supervise staff, including hiring, counseling, training and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Product management

People management

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, marketing, business administration or related field

10 years of experience as a Product Manager or similar role in an Agile/Scrum/Kanban software development environment

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads staff in the study of end-user needs, definition of product features and coordination of activities across teams to meet quality standards, project deadlines and business objectives. Oversees the following: gathering and writing of requirements for application features that require cross-team coordination; conducting competitive analyses; and using product discovery techniques to aid in prioritization of features (e.g., A/B, surveys, interviews, etc.). (10%)
• Leads staff in developing long-term product plans (i.e., roadmaps). (20%)
• Reviews reports on product utilization prepared by staff and identifies market trends and opportunities. (10%)
• Prepares project reports for management, clients or other. (20%)
• Confers with staff and others to provide technical advice and resolve problems. (20%)
• Provides supervision to assigned staff: includes activities such as hiring, counseling, guiding, training and delivery of disciplinary processes as required. (20%)

Note: Current responsibilities are impacted by company and team priorities that may have evolved from what is displayed in the Workday job profile. The description provides general job duties and requirements, but the partner’s manager may assign additional responsibilities or tasks depending on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, marketing, business administration or related field, 10 years of experience as a Product Manager or a similar role in an Agile, Scrum, Kanban or similar software application development and/or project management team environment or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• Strong customer facing digital subject matter expertise with experience working on medium complexity features and/or an entire software application.
• 2 years of people management experience.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $137,100.00 - $227,000.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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