About Albertsons Companies Inc. : As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners across the United States, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others, serve more than 36 million U.S customers each week.
We build and shape technology solutions that solve customers’ problems every day, making things easier for them when they shop with us online or in a store. We have made bold, strategic moves to migrate and modernize our core foundational capabilities, positioning ourselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.
Our success is built on a one-team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance the customer experience. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we are transforming shopping into an experience that is easy, efficient, fun and engaging.
About Albertsons Companies India :
At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the company’s technology journey to support millions of customers’ lives every day.
At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.
Sr Product Manager – Merchandising
What you will be doing Our Merchandising Product team is searching for a Senior Product Manager to lead the Partner set up and management module in Albertsons Partner Portal. The Sr Product Manager will lead the development of the Product Strategy and vision of the platform which will be leveraged by Albertsons internal users and external partners. This person will be responsible for envisioning features and functionality that provide differentiation in the market and competitive advantage for Albertsons, raising the bar for our internal and external stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like Category Managers, Buyers, Data Governance, Compliance, Analytics and Engineering teams to develop innovative solutions. Your expertise in product management, combined with a deep understanding of the retail and grocery industry, will be instrumental in enhancing our alternate revenue strategy.
A strategic and ambitious individual with the proven ability to deliver products that create impact and deliver exceptional value to the end customer will succeed in the role. The leader in this role will possess the expertise to influence people, processes and technology.
Main responsibilities
Who would be an ideal candidate?
Champion the needs of customers, merchants, vendors, business teams, and stakeholders throughout the product development cycle, ensuring that what is delivered meets user needs.
Research B2B data product markets, develop points of view on trends in data products and analytics, study strategic partnerships, develop relationships with new prospective partners.
Manage the full product lifecycle - defining features, writing specifications and measurement metrics and iterate through A / B Testing and data-centric designs
Develop plans and articulate strategic direction, vision, and priorities.
Develop long-term roadmap for Albertsons Partner Portal, in partnership with the other cross-functional stakeholders.
Translate goals, plan and progress into clear terms for stakeholder alignment and leadership buy-in.
Interview and hold workshops with suppliers, internal merchants, developing personas, journeys, stories and more product development artifacts that advance the product.
Build and manage stakeholder relationships to influence and drive change
Advance level knowledge in the development and use of product data to inform product decisions – both quantitative and qualitative
Deep understanding of retail customer problems, how they think and operate
Foster strong relationships with external partners and vendors to enhance product offerings
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify root causes, evaluate complex data, and develop practical solutions.
Strong desire and adaptability in acquiring new skills and tools to enhance productivity and solve problems.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to credibly engage at all levels - from merchants and department specialists to technical teams and executives.
Prior experience building B2B Data Platforms for large retail organizations.
Master's preferred.
5-8 years of relevant experience in Product Management, preferably in e-commerce / internet in Platform product management within Retail or Technology organization.
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