Product Manager

Job Summary
Our client, a leading convenience retail provider, is seeking a Product Manager II, Enterprise Merchandising to join their team. This role helps shape product vision, strategy, and delivery for enterprise systems and workflows that support merchandise planning, pricing, promotions, funding, and execution across stores and digital channels. As an individual contributor, this Product Manager will independently own defined product workstreams, lead discovery, translate business problems into product priorities, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings proven product management experience that extends beyond backlog management and sprint execution.


This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role

Contract Details

• Contract Type and Duration:1 year contract
• Work Location: Irving, TX
• Onsite Expectations: Five days per week

Core Responsibilities

• Own product strategy and roadmap decisions for defined enterprise merchandising workstreams, aligning priorities with business goals, user needs, and broader portfolio direction
• Lead discovery through user research, stakeholder interviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and hypothesis testing to identify and validate business problems
• Translate discovery findings into product priorities, actionable Jira epics, user stories, and release plans, balancing near-term MVP scope with long-term needs
• Define and track product goals, success metrics, and analytics to measure business value, user experience, adoption, and operational effectiveness
• Partner with Engineering, UX, Data, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, and third-party partners to guide delivery, resolve dependencies, and support adoption
• Influence senior stakeholders, communicate product direction and tradeoffs, and align expectations around priorities and measurable outcomes
• Evaluate customer feedback, competitive offerings, industry innovations, and technology platforms to refine product direction and identify opportunities for improvement

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of product management experience in an Agile environment
• Proven ownership of product strategy and roadmap decisions, with experience independently leading defined product workstreams
• Strong discovery and requirements skills, including translating business problems and user needs into clear product priorities
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across business, technology, design, and operational teams
• Experience defining success metrics and using qualitative and quantitative evidence to drive product decisions and measurable business outcomes
• Ability to write actionable Jira epics and user stories and guide delivery while balancing MVP scope, competing priorities, and longer-term product needs

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with enterprise merchandising systems supporting merchandise planning, pricing, promotions, or funding
• Background in retail, supply chain, or food distribution
• Experience with vendor portals and order management workflows
• Familiarity with invoicing, shipment processing, advance ship notices (ASNs), or delivery reconciliation
• Experience building prototypes or MVPs to evaluate product direction, platform fit, or user experience
• Experience partnering with Design and Research on journey maps, service blueprints, or rapid experiments
• Familiarity with enterprise product architecture, technical debt, and upstream and downstream system dependencies

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strategic thinking with accountability for measurable business outcomes
• User-centered judgment grounded in research, data, and customer empathy
• Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
• Collaborative leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong organization, adaptability, and sound prioritization in a time-sensitive environment

Work Environment

• Location: Irving, TX
• Onsite, Hybrid or Remote: Onsite, five days per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $36.00 and $52.00 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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