Information Technology Product Manager

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. is a retail company seeking an Information Technology Product Manager to drive technology-enabled product development and delivery. The role manages product requirements, roadmaps, backlogs, stakeholder collaboration, SDLC execution, testing, documentation, and enhancements across ERP, custom web applications, and SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Work with business stakeholders on approved products to develop and document product requirements and a prioritized roadmap, enabling development of new software and enhancements that alignment with the business’s goals and objectives
• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the needs of stakeholders and the development team
• Facilitate prioritization of development tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-impact features
• Work closely with the business, technical teams, and external vendors, to gather requirements, understand needs, and ensure successful product delivery
• Collaborate with technical teams and business units to ensure effective communication and document, validate, and manage platform requirements to ensure accurate development
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring timely and accurate delivery of features and enhancements
• Drive adherence to established procedures during development to ensure efficient and effective delivery of technical solutions
• Continuously improve user experience, using feedback and data-driven insight, to design and develop new enhancements
• Perform validation, testing, and stakeholder review to ensure new product development meets performance standards and delivers value to the business
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation and present completed software features to stakeholders as part of the development lifecycle to validate functionality and support final testing and acceptance
• Document and transfer technical knowledge during the development phase to support deployment and ensure smooth delivery of new software features
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned

Requirements:

• • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a product management role or a closely related position such as application development manager
• • Proven ability to lead complex technology projects involving software development, system integration, or infrastructure upgrades
• • Strong familiarity with SDLC phases and associated project deliverables
• • Prior experience in managing cross-functional teams and engaging with both technical and business stakeholders
• • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and precision in execution
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• • Minimal travel to stores and distribution centers
• • Duties frequently involve being seated for extended periods of time and using computers
• • Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly
• • Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly
• • Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently
• • Ability to bend and twist occasionally
• • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner