Product Manager, Product Strategy

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,760 - 173,640; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a candidate for a Product Strategy role based in Chicago, IL. You will manage the e-commerce product strategy, drive roadmap management, and work closely with various teams to optimize product delivery. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills and experience in agile development. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation ranging from $115,760 to $173,640.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadmap management and ensure transparency across teams.
• Manage the delivery process of the ADUSA Digital product roadmap.
• Contribute to the annual strategic planning and OKR alignment.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Project management

Agile development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

The Product Strategy & Experimentation group at Ahold Delhaize USA supports the product organization through the product lifecycle that spans the spectrum from ideation‑strategizing to execution‑delivery and everything in between. The Product Strategy team is responsible for managing the e-commerce and fulfillment product strategy and portfolio, roadmap, and OKRs. They will ensure we effectively move to the Product Operating Model and conduct business value and ROI analysis to inform and communicate how our product strategy creates quantifiable business value for ADUSA. They will support the organization in understanding and identifying where to invest so we can drive impact at each stage of the e-commerce customer journey (acquisition, retention, growth).

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in‑person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Chicago, IL, and Quincy, MA.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Leads roadmap management and QBR processes to ensure alignment and transparency across teams.
• Manages the brick‑in/brick‑out process to optimize delivery and helps oversee the ADUSA Digital product roadmap.
• Helps drive annual strategic planning and EBR cycles, including problem/opportunity discovery, OKR alignment, initiative prioritization, CapEx funding, and cross‑functional communication.
• Contributes to the creation and reporting of org‑wide OKRs, ensuring the roadmap tests and validates product strategy hypotheses.
• Works closely with Brand Enablement, Product Analytics, and Products groups to ensure proper data‑driven prioritization based on impact and ROI analysis.
• Leads the development of a product vision, then drives a process to bring that vision to fruition.
• Must lead complex projects independently, develop a strong understanding of our customers, manage multiple concurrent projects, and identify and lead solutions that recognize significant business value.
• Leads the prioritization of e‑commerce features and understands the art of sequencing their delivery with an agile framework.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Requirements

• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in various phases of ideation, execution, or delivery.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Experience with agile development.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams through ambiguity to solve problems and drive results.
• Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications (verbal and written) that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Data driven mindset and track record.

Salary Range: $115,760 - $173,640

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.