Product Manager, Retail Systems

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

The Aaron’s digital product management organization applies a lean-thinking mindset to the discipline of product management and is looking for a candidate with relevant retail and/or lease to own experience applying these principles (or a strong aptitude and desire to learn).  

Responsibilities 
 ·  Synthesize all forms of product input (high level enterprise strategies, stakeholder input, the voice of the customer, qualitative & quantitative data, industry trends & best practices) into a strategic product roadmap that is feasible to deliver, and balances long term strategic vision with steady, iterative, and incremental product improvement.
 · Be a subject matter expert on the digital systems used by our team members and customers in-store systems used by our team members and customers in-store. 
 · Manage the in-store digital solutions product development backlog using lean-thinking product development techniques including: minimum viable product, validated learning, hypothesis driven product development, early and often software releases, and an extreme focus on continuous improvement. 
 ·  Translate the in-store digital product strategy into detailed acceptance criteria that can be consumed by the technology teams implementing and delivering the digital products.  
 ·Engage directly with cross-functional delivery teams to ensure product vision is preserved throughout implementation and delivery.  
 · Ensure the product roadmap incorporates and represents the full breadth of non-functional requirements needed to successfully end-to-end deliver digital products including: security, recoverability, scalability, resiliency, and generally plays nice within the Aaron’s technology ecosystem.
 · Use fact based, analytical techniques to evaluate and report impact of new features and enhancements.  
 ·Develop a deep understanding of the Aaron’s customer, Aaron’s business model and strategies, and the lease-ownership category in general 

Education and Experience 
 · Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience 
 · 3+ years in a digital product management or equivalent role 
 · Experience in retail and/or lease to own preferred 

Position Requirements  
 ·  Strong problem solver with a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
 · Growth-minded with a passion for learning and continuous improvement  
 ·Strong analytical mindset.  Leverages data to make product decisions  
 · Defaults to go Comfortable pushing forward with less than perfect information  
 · Strong organizational leadership skills including strategic planning, business
 analysis, and goal setting  
 · Familiarity with Agile/Lean digital product development principles and mindset 
 · Proven experience prioritizing and directing multiple product development initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced and challenging environment 
 ·  Competence at managing and resolving conflict through influence rather than reliance on role power. 
 ·  Courageous change leader.  Willing to think big and look for opportunities to challenge the status quo.   

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:

• Sundays off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well-being programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Business Resource Groups
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid paternal leave
• Pay on Demand

**Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.

Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. 

About Aaron’s
At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com.
Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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