Job Description
SUMMARY:
This is an entry level position so it's a great opportunity to get in with a big company such our client and gain great experience! This APM will be a part of the last mile delivery team (LMD). The LMD team is responsible for managing any issues with the product being delivered to the customer which include broken items, missing items, item returns, etc. These positions will support the product managers on their team -- writing stories, running stand ups, etc. Looking for someone who is eager to learn reporting and data analytics.
DAY TO DAY/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Listens to and knows the customers of the product; gains understanding of customer needs to help determine minimum viable product (MVP) as well as future needs
* Communicates direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners
* Identifies goals, metrics, and analytics to determine product value; continually makes recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings
* Manages and grooms the product backlog; makes future decisions based on the value that will be delivered
* Monitors research as well as the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class
* Formulates, tests and refines assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing
* Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met
* Creates, prioritizes, and accepts user stories; incorporates them into release planning
* Makes product decisions that drive value on a daily basis
* Identifies and considers pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies, and value associated with features and enhancements
* Participates in stand-ups, iteration planning sessions, product demos, and retrospectives
* Condenses complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders
* Updates Home Depot systems on a standard cadence (e.g., financials)
* Creates, documents, and posts product artifacts to centralized repositories
* Manages the purchase order and invoicing process with 3rd party vendors
* Fosters collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments
* Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user needs
* Works with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps
Required Skills & Experience
MUST HAVES :
* 1-2+ years of experience working in a product manager role
* Jira for backlog and Java for front end
* UI/UX knowledge
* Managing product back logs experience
* Experience in creating user stories
* User research and testing
* Managing product backlog
* Great communication and a team player
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
PLUSSES:
* Doing product management in the supply chain/ manufacturing/ logistics space
* College Degree
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.