Senior Digital Product Manager

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager, In-Store Digitalization to own and drive key product initiatives that power store-level execution and operational efficiency across Albertsons Companies. This role is a high-impact position, partnering closely with engineering, data science, operations, and digital teams to translate business needs into scalable, technical solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is a strategic and ambitious individual with the proven ability to deliver products that create impact and deliver exceptional value to the end customer. They will succeed in the role. The leader in this role will possess the expertise to influence people, processes, and technology. The role is based in Bengaluru, India, working with cross-functional teams across the US and India.
The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
Product Ownership and Roadmap Execution:
Own and execute defined areas of the product roadmap, aligned with broader business objectives.
Translate customer needs, operational pain points, and insights into clear product requirements.
Continuously prioritize features and enhancements based on impact, effort, and dependencies.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Analyze datasets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improving store execution.
Use data and experimentation to validate assumptions and inform product decisions.
Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders using dashboards and visualizations.
Delivery and Execution:
Write clear, detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Manage dependencies across teams and systems to ensure smooth execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Operations, Merchandising, Digital, and Technology teams to align on requirements and outcomes.
Act as the primary product point of contact for assigned initiatives.
Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive clarity.
Collaboration with Data Science and Engineering:
Work with data science teams to support development, testing, and rollout of ML/AI-driven capabilities.
Participate in solution design discussions, ensuring scalability and operational fit.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in product management, data analytics, or management.
Great to Have:
Strong analytical skills with a high level of proficiency in data analysis and SQL.
Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Experience collaborating with data science teams to develop and optimize models.
Proven ability to find opportunities and deliver results in ambiguous environments.
Highly Desirable:
Experience in demand planning, labor planning, fulfillment, or slot management systems.
Retail, eCommerce, or supply chain experience.
Knowledge of programming documentation processes/procedures.
Ability to understand client expectations and to resolve issues that may affect service.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across the department and team.
Self-starter, with a desire to learn beyond formal training and with a strong aptitude for delivering quality products.
Competencies:
Compassionate and kind, showing courtesy, dignity, and respect. They show sincere interest and empathy for all others.
Foster innovation through creativity to get to a workable solution. Use analytical thinking through issues using logic and reason.
Show integrity in what is done and how it is done, without sacrificing personal/business ethics.
Embrace an inclusion-focused mindset, seeking input from others on their work and encouraging the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Team-oriented, positively contributing to team morale, and willing to help.
Learning-focused, finding ways to improvise in their field and use positive constructive feedback to grow personally and professionally.
Think strategically and proactively anticipate future problems, needs, or changes in the work.
Retail domain experience is required.
Experienced in mentoring development teams.
Hands-on experience in production environments with an SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) mindset.
Proficient in design patterns and architectural skills, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives while managing multiple parallel projects effectively.
Skills Required:
Product Management, Agile methodologies
Experience in demand planning, labor planning, fulfillment, or slot management systems.
Retail, eCommerce, or supply chain experience.
Additional Skills:
Exceptional ability to operate as a team player and build strong relationships across teams.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex ideas effectively.
Passionate about solving customer problems and delivering great products.

Experience
9-13 yrs