Director, Product Management - Planning, Allocations and Merchandising

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

• 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

• 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

• 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