DIR, TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MGMT
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Work Where You MatterAt Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Company OverviewDollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at /about-us.html.Job DetailsGeneral Summary:The Director of Technical Product Management leads the product team for a domain or multiple domains within the Technology organization. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the product strategy across multiple product areas in the Supply Chain Domain, ensuring they align with the overall business goals of the organization. The Director of Technical Product Management plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between technology and business, leading a high-performing product team, and driving the successful launch and adoption of innovative products that enhance the customer experience. Additionally, they are key to establishing a best-in-class product process, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Duties & Responsibilities:Mentor and coach the team by developing individual team members' skills, provide career guidance and empower them to make decisionsManage performance by setting goals and providing continuous feedback for the team to learn and growFoster a collaborative environment and strong culture by bringing the team together and ensuring open communication across the team and stakeholdersWork one on one with each team member to help them learn, grow, and become better at Product Management and develop a world class Product teamLead the team through modernization effortsDefine the long-term roadmap for multiple product lines, developing a strategic roadmap with input from the team and help the team to prioritize features using a standard frameworkIdentify opportunities for technology to enable business by gaining a deep understanding of the business areas you supportEnsure alignment between your product areas roadmap to the overall business objectivesManage stakeholders by collaborating and communicating the product vision, roadmap, and progress to key stakeholdersWork closely with cross functional teams to ensure a smooth product executionGather feedback across teams to identify what is going well and what could be improvedTrack key performance metrics (KPIs) across the area and analyze the product data to find areas for improvementStay up to date on the latest technical trends and innovations related to your product domain and product managementMaintain a strong understanding of the technical aspects of your product area to make informed decisionsHelp the team work through and troubleshoot any challenges that ariseContinuously up your skillset in the product area and consistently coach the team to up their skillsets as wellQualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Defines the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across multiple product areasExperienced in developing product roadmaps aligned with business goals and market opportunitiesAbility to simplify and communicate complex things so they are easy to understandAbility to work alongside and present to senior managementStrong ability to develop and maintain relationships cross functionally throughout the organizationDeep understanding of the retail industry and current technology trends. With a strong understanding of technology acumen (software development methodologies, common technologies - APIs, etc) as well as business acumenStrong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the product development lifecycle (PDLC)Recruit, build, and lead a high-caliber team of Technical Product Managers (TPdMs).Empower technical product managers to take ownership, make data-driven decisions, and become product leaders themselves.Coach and train individual team members, identifying their strengths and providing opportunities for growth.Facilitate open communication and collaboration within the product team and across cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing).Deeply understand customer needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements.Possess a strong grasp of emerging technologies and their potential impact on the retail landscape.Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product successChampion a data-driven approach to product management, leveraging analytics in decision-makingPrior experience with moving to a new WMS systemStrong knowledge of Retail Supply ChainsWork Experience &/or Education:Experience with moving to a new WMS system10+ years of experience in technical product management7+ years of experience managing teams of product managers, and partnership with Director-level engineering and UX stakeholders.Passion for retail and 5+ years retail experienceStrong Technical knowledge with experience in Technical Product Management practices and agile software developmentStrength as a people leader with a proven track record of successfully leading high performing product teamsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related fieldPreferred qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr