Product Director - Retail

Blue Yonder
flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Coppell
9001 Cypress Waters Blvd (Show on map)
Nov 10, 2024
Blue Yonder Title: Product Director- Retail Location: Dallas, TX or REMOTE Overview Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain software company, is seeking a Product Director to join our Product Management team. This is a highly visible and impactful role responsible for leading the development and execution of our product strategy. The Product Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and marketing, to bring new products to market that meet the needs of our customers. Acts as PMG Representative to key customers by providing thought leadership on solutions to business problems.Cares for and develops key customer and industry relationships by conducting customer and prospect needs research and maintaining key industry contacts. Collaborates with product teams to translate strategic direction into clear product objectives and roadmaps. Communicates product strategies and direction in a compelling manner. If manager, evaluates and determines optimal resource assignments for PMG associates. Ensures team roles, responsibilities and structure are effective. Evaluates client suitability for beta and client-funded partnerships. Manages and improves key customer and industry interaction. Manages and improves PMG processes by championing process improvement initiatives within or across applicable business units and within Product Management. Provides a clear vision and compelling leadership to all product stakeholders on product strategies and solutions to business problems. Provides strategic product/solution leadership by collaborating with Industry team to set product strategic direction and communicating this direction to all stakeholders. Researches, evaluates and recommends product packaging/bundling/pricing alternatives and third-party partnerships to Executive team. What you'll do Lead the development and execution of the product strategy for Blue Yonder' s Retail supply chain software products. Conduct market research and stay current with industry trends and competitor activities. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure that products are delivered on time and meet customer needs. Work with our RETAIL customers and define and prioritize product roadmap, gather customer requirements, and make data-driven recommendations for product enhancements. Measure and analyze the success of product launches and make recommendations for future improvements. Communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders, both internally and externally. Gain an understanding of the Blue Yonder Stake holders and engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams What we are looking for Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on supply chain software in Retail verticalspecifically to Grocery chains. Strong Product Management experience in Grocery Retail as a practitioner a must, with broader Retail across all verticals experience an advantage. Proven track record of bringing software products to market successfully. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working in Agile development methodologies. Knowledge of the supply chain software industry and the competitive landscape. #LI-SR1 #REMOTE ------------------------------------------- salary range for this position - $130,700- $187,000 The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position. At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 401K with Matching Flexible Time Off Corporate Fitness Program A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. Our Values* If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success - and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.