Lowe’s

Lead Product Manager - Search & Recommendations

Lowe’s • $120K — $145K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years in project management, product management, business analysis, program management, experimentation, or product marketing.
  • 5 years in product or experience management.
  • Experience in an agile environment with strong writing skills.
  • Ability to translate data into actionable deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product roadmap for Lowes.com Home Page and top-of-funnel experiences.
  • Define priorities, requirements, and success metrics.
  • Manage backlog and tradeoffs across business, customer, and technology needs.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and UX to deliver scalable experiences.
  • Drive product team ceremonies, planning, and independent execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to own large-scale product strategies in a dynamic ecommerce environment.
  • Chance to work collaboratively across various domains and influence product direction.
  • Access to advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making to enhance product outcomes.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Lead Product Manager - Search & Recommendations to own the product strategy and roadmap for omni-channel Search and Recommendations as part of Lowe's Enterprise Discovery charter. This role will shape how customers find, discover, evaluate, and complete their shopping missions across Lowe's digital and store experiences. The role will lead high-visibility customer discovery experiences spanning search relevance, personalized recommendations, basket building, and emerging AI-led discovery, with a focus on improving customer engagement and ecommerce growth. The ideal candidate brings product management experience within large-scale ecommerce and/or hands-on ownership of AI-powered customer-facing products at scale.

The Lead Product Manager will balance investments in foundational Search and Recommendations capabilities with emerging AI-led experiences, translating customer needs, business priorities, and technology opportunities into measurable outcomes. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and partners closely with Engineering, Data Science, UX, Analytics, and business teams.

What You Will Do
  • Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Search & Recommendations within Lowe's omni-channel Discovery portfolio.
  • Set strategic priorities across search relevance, recommendations, personalization, and AI-led discovery, balancing customer outcomes, business value, foundational capabilities, and emerging technology.
  • Translate customer needs and shopping behavior into product opportunities using analytics, customer research, funnel insights, and ecommerce KPIs.
  • Lead an experimentation-driven product strategy, defining hypotheses, success metrics, and guardrails and using A/B testing and behavioral insights to inform investment decisions.
  • Partner with Engineering, Data Science, and UX to build scalable experiences leveraging semantic understanding, ranking and recommendation models, customer/context signals, personalization, and Generative AI.
  • Drive end-to-end execution from problem definition and prioritization through delivery, experimentation, launch, and optimization.
  • Define and own product OKRs and health metrics, connecting Discovery performance to customer and business outcomes.
  • Build reusable Discovery intelligence and platform capabilities that enable connected experiences rather than isolated point solutions.
  • Influence priorities across the broader Discovery ecosystem, aligning cross-functional teams around shared outcomes, dependencies, and investment decisions.
  • Serve as a domain leader for Search & Recommendations, bringing external perspective on ecommerce, AI Search, personalization, recommendations, and agentic discovery to shape longer-term strategy.
  • Communicate product strategy, performance, and investment trade-offs to senior leaders and advocate for the highest-value opportunities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 7 years of experience in two or more of the following: project management, product management, business analysis, program management, experimentation, or product marketing
  • 5 years of experience in product and/or experience management
  • Experience in an agile software environment with proficiency in product marketing and strong writing ability
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a large organization with senior leadership
  • Experience translating data into quantifiable actions/deliverables


Preferred Skills
  • Product management experience with a large-scale ecommerce retailer.
  • Significant experience in Search, Recommendations, Personalization, Discovery, or adjacent ecommerce capabilities.
  • Understanding of modern Search and Recommendation concepts, including intent understanding, ranking, semantic search, recommendation systems, personalization, customer/context signals, and experimentation.
  • Experience building or scaling AI/ML-powered customer-facing products; Generative AI and agentic discovery experience is a plus.
  • Ability to influence Engineering, Data Science, UX, Marketing, Digital Customer Engagement, business operations, and peer product teams.
  • Hands-on experience with analytics and AI tools.
  • Strong understanding of OKRs and ecommerce KPIs, including connecting engagement metrics to conversion, revenue, and customer outcomes.
  • Experience combining quantitative analytics, experimentation, and qualitative customer research to shape product strategy.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels, setting long-term direction while maintaining the depth needed to make strong product decisions.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex AI concepts and product trade-offs to senior stakeholders.
  • Master's degree in business administration or similar advanced degree.
  • Experience providing guidance and direction to cross-functional resources.
  • CSPO certification.

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
NASDAQ
LOW
* Ladders Estimates

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