Senior Product Manager - Driving Business Value through Innovative Product Development at Home Depot

Join the Home Depot Team: Shaping the Future of Home Improvement

At Home Depot, we're passionate about helping our customers build, renovate, and repair their homes. As a leading home improvement retailer, we're committed to delivering exceptional products and services that make a real difference in people's lives. We're now seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our team in Atlanta, USA, and help drive business value through innovative product development.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Manager at Home Depot, you'll play a critical role in evaluating market needs and leading cross-functional product teams to develop innovative solutions that meet those needs. You'll be responsible for driving business value by delivering products that drive sales, improve profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on our business and shape the future of home improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% Strategy and Planning:
  • Develop a deep understanding of our end customers and use that knowledge to determine the fastest way to deliver value
  • Translate business objectives and customer needs into product strategy and communicate direction and product requirements to the development team and other stakeholders
  • Identify goals, metrics, and analysis to determine product value and continuously make recommendations and refinements to the product backlog
  • Manage and groom the product backlog, making prioritization decisions based on the value that will be delivered
  • Partner with Finance to understand financial requirements and facilitate the creation of business cases for new opportunities
  • Monitor research and the competitive landscape to recommend the best solutions and ensure that products remain or become top-tier
• 20% Delivery and Execution:
  • Develop, test, and refine assumptions and hypotheses through customer research and testing
  • Document, review, and ensure that all quality and change control standards are met
  • Create, prioritize, and accept customer stories, integrating them into release planning
  • Make product decisions that drive value consistently
  • Identify and weigh pros, cons, issues, obstacles, conditions, and value associated with features and enhancements
  • Participate in standups, iteration planning meetings, product demos, and retrospectives
• 30% People:
  • Foster collaboration with colleagues to drive value and identify and resolve impediments
  • Act as a champion of modern software development practices
  • Advocate for the end customer and stakeholder by becoming intimately involved with the product, empathizing with, and understanding customer needs
  • Work with the product team to continuously review progress, disseminate lessons learned, and grasp next steps
  • Manage cross-functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provide guidance to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or customer experience
  • Mentor more junior colleagues in strategy, planning, analysis, and execution tasks

Essential Qualifications

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

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Engineering)
• Significant experience in product management, preferably in the retail or home improvement industry
• Strong understanding of product development principles, practices, and methodologies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications will be highly regarded:

• Experience with Agile product development methodologies
• Knowledge of modern software development practices and technologies
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, UX, and Finance
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand financial metrics and drive business growth
• Experience with product lifecycle management, including product launch and post-launch evaluation

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you'll need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-centricity and empathy
• Business acumen and financial literacy

Career Growth Opportunities

As a Senior Product Manager at Home Depot, you'll have opportunities to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll be able to:

• Develop your skills and expertise in product management, business strategy, and leadership
• Take on increasingly complex and challenging projects, with greater responsibility and autonomy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive business growth and innovation
• Participate in training and development programs to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Home Depot, we're committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being and success of our employees. Our company culture is built on the following values:

• Customer-centricity and a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Innovation and a willingness to take calculated risks
• Collaboration and teamwork across functions and levels
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all
• Integrity and a strong commitment to ethics and compliance

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $50-$70 per hour, depending on experience. In addition, you'll be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to employee discounts and other perks

Conclusion

If you're a motivated and experienced product management professional looking to drive business value and shape the future of home improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Product Manager at Home Depot, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth, this is a great chance to take your career to the next level.

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