The Home Depot

Manager, Merch Product Strategy

The Home Depot$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Merchandising, e-commerce, or product management
  • Familiar with OKR frameworks and business processes
  • Experienced in managing cross-functional teams
  • Able to construct data-driven business cases
  • Prior experience in management consulting or internal audit preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

  • Scope and plan projects, defining requirements and developing charters
  • Create comprehensive project management plans including goals and schedules
  • Manage process improvement and system implementation projects
  • Identify opportunities for business process improvement
  • Provide coaching and leadership to Business Analysts

Benefits

  • Professional development and coaching opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Comfortable indoor working conditions
  • Minimal travel requirements
  • Exposure to diverse project scopes and business strategies
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Manager, Merchandising Product Strategy owns the Merchandising product portfolio intake and planning cadence, sets and tracks OKRs, and leads business case development and value pool analysis for prospective initiatives. This role also owns end-to-end delivery for select process improvement initiatives outside of formal Product Management scope and uses adoption and performance data to inform portfolio and initiative decisions. The Manager also provides leadership and development to a team of Senior Analysts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Scopes projects, including: determines project management requirements; develops project charters and risk assessments; develops high-level project plans; develops estimates of business benefits.
  • Develops project management plans, including: defines project goals and objectives; identifies resource requirements; develops project schedules, develops project budgets.
  • Manages process improvement projects and business portion of system implementation projects, including: schedules project resources; conducts project team status meetings; identifies and leads resolution of project issues; monitors project status vs. plan; performs project status reviews, ensures quality of all project deliverables.
  • Identifies current and future business process improvement opportunities.
  • Provides management leadership and development/coaching guidance to Business Analysts.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Director, Merchandise Process Management
  • Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Merchandising, e-commerce, or product organizations
  • Familiarity with OKR frameworks for product organizations
  • Experience partnering with Product Management on business-case hand-off
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams to improve business processes and implement new systems
  • Prior experience at a management consulting firm or in internal audit
  • Ability to pull data and construct credible, data-driven business cases
  • Familiarity with Merchandising processes (planning, assortment optimization, execution, price/markdown optimization)


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Proven leadership skills. Willing and able to create and manage associate development plans.
  • Experience and expertise using quantitative analysis methods and tools.
  • Proven ability to manage in a project team environment; experience managing multiple projects, deadlines and priorities to meet commitments.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively to all levels of associates - including Sr. Management.
  • Proven management experience with business process evaluation, procedural definition and/or application systems design/development

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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