[Hiring] Product Manager @Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, The Aaron's Family of Companies

Role Description

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).

• Synthesize all forms of product input into a strategic product roadmap that 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.
• Manage the in-store digital solutions product development backlog using lean-thinking product development techniques.
• Translate the in-store digital product strategy into detailed acceptance criteria for technology teams.
• 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 for successful end-to-end delivery of digital products.
• Use fact-based, analytical techniques to evaluate and report impact of new features and enhancements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Aaron’s customer, business model, strategies, and the lease-ownership category.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.