Product Manager - IP&R
Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada , Mexico , Australasia, France , the U.K., Ireland , Germany , Poland , the Netherlands , Belgium , Spain and Portugal , while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada , Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 60,000 teammates.
Position Purpose
Seeking world-class talent to join the world's leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services operating 5,500+ locations and servicing more than 20,000 locations in the U.S and Canada. Specifically, this role will function as the Product Manager of a newly formed team, to build the next generation Sales platforms at GPC. Working with an incredibly talented team, you will play a key role in building and running one of the world's largest automotive and industrial replacement parts operations.
The Product Manager will be responsible for product requirements analysis and feature planning and execution to improve the customer experience. Close collaboration and alignment with business teams, application development teams and security will be required. As such, exceptional abilities in building and maintaining strong working relationships and organizational savvy will be required. High level communication and presentation skills are required.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Strategic
Translate business strategy into technology product strategy
Own and maintain product roadmap
Maintain knowledge of competitive landscape and technology innovations
Execution
Develop deep knowledge of business processes for the domain
Drive prioritization of product capabilities
Collaborate and drive cross-domain prioritization and sequencing of activities
Create/document/track KPIs to measure relevant business goals for the domain
Stakeholder Management
Represent domain during enterprise planning and discovery
Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure scoping aligns with product strategy
Provide regular updates to product roadmap
Tactical
Represent business throughout technology development process
Document requirements (functional and non-functional) via epics and user stories
Maintain and prioritize product backlog
Track releases and communicate delivery roadmap
Plan and conduct user highlights and acceptance testing
Other duties as assigned
Location
GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office.
We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.
Desired Qualifications & Experiences:
Degree in Computer Science or Engineering fields or equivalent experience
8+ years' experience in scrum/agile development methodology.
8+ years' experience participating in product backlog prioritization and grooming/refinement
8+ years of product ownership and helping drive road-mapping, planning, and delivery in an agile environment.
8+ years working in Supply Chain Technology
8+ years' experience in Forecasting & Replenishment / Assortment Planning areas within Supply Chain
Demonstrated experience with analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to use data to break down complex problems and formulate plans.
Experience supporting, mentoring, and managing product owners is a plus
Experience in the B2B and retail business is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication
Analytical and problem-solving skills
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.
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