Product Manager – Store Systems (Mid-Level)

Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Product Manager – Store Systems to join their team. The primary focus is on store-system integrations, workflow solutions, enterprise platforms, operational execution, and digital solutions. This is a contract opportunity for a product management professional who can define and deliver integrated store workflows, improve operational execution, and enable clear, actionable information across store and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with product management, integrations, APIs, data exchanges, workflow systems, Agile delivery, and stakeholder management, while being comfortable translating complex store, integration, and operational challenges into scalable product solutions.

Contract Details

• Contract type and duration: Contract, approximately 6 months
• Contract dates: 10/16/2026 – 04/16/2027
• Work location: Irving, TX – Onsite
• Onsite, hybrid or remote expectations: Onsite – 5 days per week

Core Responsibilities

• Own and evolve product strategy for store systems, integration capabilities, and related operational platforms
• Translate store, field operations, franchisee, and business needs into a clear product vision, roadmap, and prioritized backlog
• Identify opportunities to simplify store operations and improve efficiency through integrated digital solutions
• Lead product definition and delivery for store-system integrations, including business requirements, user workflows, data exchange, dependencies, and success measures
• Partner with engineering, architecture, data, security, and Store Systems teams to establish reliable integration patterns and clear ownership across systems
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, testing, pilot readiness, rollout planning, and adoption for new integration capabilities
• Identify and resolve integration gaps, data-quality issues, exception scenarios, and operational risks that could affect stores or field teams
• Build and enhance capabilities that support store teams in managing daily operations, including item and pricing workflows, inventory, ordering, promotions, store configuration, and operational information
• Improve workflow efficiency by reducing manual effort, fragmentation, and redundant processes across store systems and connected platforms
• Partner with store, field, and business stakeholders to understand operational pain points and translate them into scalable solutions
• Drive integration across store systems, POS, enterprise systems, and external vendor platforms to create a seamless operational experience
• Optimize user experience for store, field, mobile, and desktop workflows
• Evaluate opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve operational processes through better system connectivity and data availability
• Act as the primary point of contact across Store Systems, operations, product, technology, vendors, and leadership stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment across diverse teams, ensuring clarity on priorities, timelines, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs
• Clearly articulate product decisions, roadmap updates, integration status, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Write and refine user stories, manage backlog grooming, and participate in sprint planning and execution
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, design, QA, vendors, and business partners to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Lead testing, pilot validation, rollout, operational readiness, and adoption efforts for new features, integrations, and enhancements
• Define and track KPIs related to adoption, integration reliability, workflow efficiency, operational impact, and store or field outcomes
• Leverage data, system performance information, and user feedback to continuously refine workflows and product experiences
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve operational processes based on performance insights

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in enterprise tools, operations platforms, integrations, workflow systems, or retail technology
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across business, technical, vendor, and field teams
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, dependencies, and tradeoffs
• Experience working in Agile environments, including backlog management and sprint execution
• Experience defining or delivering integrations, APIs, data exchanges, or connected workflows
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and prioritize work
• Ability to translate complex store, integration, and operational requirements into scalable product solutions

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field
• Experience supporting retail, field operations, franchise environments, store systems, or workforce-management integrations
• Experience working with external vendors and coordinating integration delivery across multiple organizations
• Exposure to reporting tools, dashboards, operational analytics, or integration monitoring
• Familiarity with store systems, workflow management, task management, or retail operations
• Experience working with enterprise systems, POS platforms, APIs, or connected workflows
• Experience with operational technology and integrated digital solutions

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong product management and product strategy expertise
• Strong integration and workflow management experience
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into clear product requirements
• Strong Agile, backlog management, and sprint execution knowledge
• Ability to manage product roadmaps, priorities, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong vendor and partner management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve operational efficiency
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively across product, technology, operations, engineering, and business teams

Work Environment

• Location: Irving, TX
• Onsite, Hybrid or Remote: Onsite
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Onsite requirement: 5 days per week
• Collaboration with product, engineering, architecture, technology, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $35.00 and $50.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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