Experienced Full Stack Product Manager – Customer Loyalty (Remote) at arenaflex

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way we interact with our customers, and we're looking for a talented and driven Product Manager to join our team. As a Product Manager at arenaflex, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our customer loyalty program, driving business growth, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading innovator in the retail industry, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers to succeed. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we're committed to delivering high-quality products and services that exceed our customers' expectations. Our team is passionate about creating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we're excited to welcome a new team member who shares our vision.

Job Summary

As a Product Manager at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for delivering business value through the development and launch of high-quality products that drive sales, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and business partners, to identify customer needs, develop product strategies, and drive product changes. Your expertise in modern software development practices, agile methodologies, and customer-centric design will be essential in driving the success of our customer loyalty program.

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Manager at arenaflex, you'll be responsible for the following key areas:

Strategy & Planning (40%):

+ Gain a thorough understanding of customer and associate needs, both existing and potential, to deliver enterprise products that provide an unparalleled shopping experience. + Translate business goals and end-user needs into product strategy, communicating direction and product priorities to the development team, other matrixed teams, and third-party partners. + Identify goals, metrics, and analytics to determine product value, continually making recommendations and refinements to the product backlog based on learnings. + Conduct end-user research to help identify user stories and determine Minimum Viable Product (MVP). + Partner with Finance to understand financial needs and assist in the creation of business plans for new opportunities. + Monitor research and the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become best in class. + Evaluate research and market analysis on industry innovations and technology platforms to recommend the best possible solution.

Delivery & Execution (30%):

+ Ensure product alignment with company, stakeholder, and end-user priorities to drive sales, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. + Document, review, and ensure that all quality and change control standards are met. + Formulate, test, and refine assumptions and hypotheses through user research and testing. + Create, prioritize, and accept user stories, incorporating them into release planning. + Make product decisions that drive value on a daily basis. + Identify pros, cons, issues, obstacles, dependencies, and value associated with features and enhancements. + Participate in standups, iteration planning sessions, product demos, and retrospectives. + Condense complex technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders.

People (30%):

+ Foster collaboration with team members (Engineering, User Experience Designers, etc.) to drive value and collectively identify and resolve impediments. + Act as a proponent of modern software development practices. + Advocate for the end-user and stakeholder by empathizing with and understanding user needs and becoming the domain expert. + Regularly work with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps. + Manage cross-functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy, providing education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience. + Exhibit active listening, facilitate sessions, and clearly communicate at all levels (Executive Leadership Team, store associates, etc.) and in all formats the product's long-term strategy, which is used to prioritize short-term action.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a modern software development-based enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience with modern software development product management practices and agile methodologies, specifically the extreme programming (XP) principles of paired programming, test-driven development, and continuous deployment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, fluid environment where priorities shift on a regular basis.
• Experience communicating with and influencing functional and technical team members at all levels in the organization.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional, modern software design and development team.
• Experience creating, prioritizing, and accepting user stories.
• Experience conducting user research and testing to understand needs.
• Experience identifying goals, metrics, and analytics to measure product value.
• Experience conducting competitive research and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working as a Product Manager in a retail or e-commerce environment.

• Experience with customer loyalty programs and customer-centric design.
• Experience with data analysis and metrics-driven decision-making.
• Experience with agile project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and services.

Competencies

To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Empathy: Understanding the needs of multiple stakeholders and being responsive in meeting their needs with the most optimal resolution.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

What We Offer

As a Product Manager at arenaflex, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• A comprehensive training program to support your success.
• A generous time-off policy and paid holidays.
• A 401(k) matching program and other retirement benefits.
• A comprehensive health insurance program.
• A wellness program and on-site fitness classes.
• A recognition and reward program for outstanding performance.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and results-driven Product Manager with a passion for customer-centric design and modern software development practices, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for the role. We can't wait to hear from you!

Application Window

The application window for this role is anticipated to be closed on November 11th, 2024. We encourage you to apply early to ensure consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Contact Us

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