Senior Manager, Product Development

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What you'll do
Manages communications with internal and external partners across multiple channels to drive product development initiatives by:
•    Providing updates to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment
•    Identifying and investigating potential issues during the product lifecycle
•    Performing root cause analysis and recommending solutions
•    Ensuring timely implementation of solutions and communicating updates to stakeholders
Develops, monitors, and manages product specifications throughout the product lifecycle to ensure quality and member needs are met by:
•    Collaborating with internal and external partners to determine product needs
•    Conducting industry benchmarking to identify trends and specifications
•    Reviewing and managing sample assortments and product specifications
•    Submitting components for approval and providing development reports
•    Performing in-store visual reviews and evaluating products against specifications
Directs implementation of department objectives related to product strategies by:
•    Conducting research to understand current and future member needs
•    Analyzing data to assess business impact
•    Streamlining product development and delivery processes
•    Aggregating research for business intelligence and benchmarking industry trends
•    Communicating protocols and making recommendations to senior leaders
Ensures product alignment with merchandising strategies by:
•    Guiding creative direction for new products
•    Collaborating with merchants on product strategies
•    Tracking performance metrics and evaluating the product lifecycle
•    Resolving issues to minimize business disruption and ensure timely delivery
Drives execution of multiple business plans and projects by:
•    Identifying member and operational needs
•    Developing and communicating business priorities
•    Removing performance barriers and providing resources
•    Measuring progress and adjusting as needed
•    Supporting continuous learning and adaptability
Promotes and supports company values by:
•    Training others on policies, procedures, and ethical standards
•    Ensuring compliance and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are met by:
•    Evaluating the effectiveness of current plans and initiatives
•    Consulting with stakeholders and applying suggestions for improvement
•    Participating in community outreach events
Respect the individual by:
•    Demonstrating and encouraging respect for all
•    Building high-performing, inclusive teams
•    Creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected
•    Recognizing contributions and empowering associates to act in the best interest of the member and company
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What you'll bring
•    Experience: Proven background in product development, sourcing, or merchandising, with a strong understanding of the product lifecycle
•    Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage associate development
•    Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders
•    Problem-solving: Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills to identify and resolve complex issues
•    Strategic thinking: Ability to translate member insights and market trends into actionable product strategies
•    Project management: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and driving results
•    Collaboration: Experience working with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals
•    Adaptability: Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
•    Ethics & Integrity: Commitment to upholding company values and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace
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At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and