Overview

This Role is 100% REMOTE   

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization) 

  

Foot Locker is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our Launch Product Management team. In this role, you will support the delivery and evolution of key digital and store capabilities that power Foot Locker’s Launch and Launch Reservation program, with a focus on driving increased revenue, reducing costs, and improving the customer experience in the app, on the web, and in store. 

You will be responsible for documenting, writing, analyzing, validating, and managing both technical and functional requirements in support of launch product initiatives, following best‑practice agile principles. You are a detail‑oriented, self‑motivated problem solver who thrives in cross‑functional environments and is passionate about helping teams deliver high‑quality, scalable customer experiences.  

You will actively participate in team and development ceremonies and collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX, and other cross‑functional partners. 

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, write, analyze, and validate business, technical, and functional requirements across launch product initiatives 

• Collaborate with product managers, engineering, UX, SEO, operations, supply chain, analytics, and other partners to define and refine requirements that improve the customer launch experience 

• Manage requirements and user acceptance criteria (UAC) within JIRA to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with business objectives. 

• Maintain product backlogs, ensuring stories are properly groomed, prioritized, and prepared for development at least three sprints in advance. 

• Partner with technical leads and product managers to break down complex initiatives into clear, actionable stories that can be delivered incrementally. 

• Identify gaps in process, communication, and documentation that may impact product delivery, adoption, or efficiency, and help drive improvement. 

• Support requirements gathering through discovery workshops, interviews, and analysis, in partnership with UX and Engineering. 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Engineering teams, UX & UI, SEO, analytics, operations, supply chain and other business partners 

• Assist Product Management Director with day‑to‑day activities such as backlog management, sprint execution, stakeholder communication, documentation, and competitive research 

• Provide high-quality, detailed input for planning events (quarterly, sprint) 

• Engage with the team to maintain a refined product backlog of two to three sprints ahead of current development work 

• Lead product demonstrations at the end of each sprint (and ad hoc, when needed) 

• Reflect honestly on their own work and participate in team retrospectives to promote best practices and continuous improvement 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field. 

• Previous experience in a Business Analyst, Associate Product Manager, or similar role. 

• Strong technical aptitude with a good understanding of digital and web technologies, including ecommerce platforms, content systems, and front‑end or service‑based architectures 

• Familiarity with the sneaker launch reservation process in FL and other popular brands 

• Ability to translate technical and complex concepts into clear, well‑structured business and product requirements. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, agile environment. 

• Bias for action and willingness to roll up your sleeves to support execution and delivery. 

• Collaborative, relationship‑oriented mindset with experience working on cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization. 

• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies. 

• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, and similar product management and documentation tools. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.  

 

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $80,000 - $90,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups