Director, Product Management Jobs in Oregon

INTRODUCTION

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director, Product Management for Planning, Allocations and Merchandising is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and championing the product strategy and vision for product groups and domains with multiple product teams of varying levels of complexity. This role requires a seasoned product leader who can inspire teams, drive significant business growth through product innovation, and effectively collaborate with executive stakeholders. The Director plays a crucial role in shaping the overall success of their assigned product domains and is a product thought leader for their domain.

• This position is fully remote
• This role is a People leader position

A day in the life of a Director, Product Management...

• Define and champion the product strategy and vision for assigned product groups and domains, ensuring alignment with Crate & Barrel's overall business objectives and market opportunities
• Drive implementation of modern planning investments and business capabilities in support of Demand Forecasting, Allocation & Replenishment, Merchandise Financial Planning and Assortment Planning
• Partner with global Supply Chain teams in the creation and execution of an integrated technology product roadmap in support of modern implementations and legacy system support & maintenance
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Senior Product Managers, Product Managers, and potentially other managers, fostering a high-performance culture and developing product talent
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle for multiple product teams, ensuring effective execution from ideation through launch and iteration
• Drive cross-functional planning and collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, operations, and other key business partners to deliver cohesive and impactful customer experiences
• Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the success of products within the domain and inform strategic decisions
• Lead executive-level meetings and conversations, effectively communicating product strategy, progress, and insights
• Work autonomously to define and prioritize features and epics across products and strategic programs within the domain
• Leverage a comprehensive understanding of systems, tools, and applications to proactively align roadmaps and dependencies across product domains and with other stakeholders
• Assist in long-range portfolio planning and contribute to the overall technology roadmap
• Champion a customer-centric and data-driven approach to product development, ensuring products meet user needs and achieve business goals
• Identify and evaluate strategic vendor partnerships and manage key vendor relationships
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities and threats
• Lead product management for a domain and act as a key leader in strategic programs owned by or dependent upon the domain

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What you'll bring to the table...

• Expert in Product Management best practices, strategic frameworks, and portfolio management
• Proven ability to define and execute successful product strategies that drive business growth and customer value in a complex domain
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building, mentoring, and managing high-performing product teams
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis capabilities for data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to articulate a clear vision and influence senior executives and diverse stakeholders to achieve buy-in
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading product development in an agile environment
• Strong business & product area acumen, with expertise in omnichannel retail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 10+ years Product Management experience with a significant focus on omnichannel retail
• 5+ years, leading product teams and strategy for product groups or domains
• Large program experience implementing enterprise planning tools using both Waterfall and Agile (ie. SAFe) methodologies
• Preferred: Product leadership experience with Tier 1 enterprise planning tools such as Blue Yonder Planning, O9 Solutions, SAP IBP, Kinaxis and/or Anaplan
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex product initiatives

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.