Target

Principal Product Manager

Target$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Product Management experience
  • 5+ years of ecommerce experience
  • 3+ years leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong expertise in funnel optimization
  • Experience with AI and generative AI solutions
  • Proven ability in developing automated product solutions
  • Deep expertise in customer-facing product management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead critical strategic product initiatives for Shipt’s marketplace
  • Develop innovative product solutions for customer satisfaction
  • Expand and evangelize best practices for product lifecycle management
  • Create comprehensive product roadmaps for stakeholder alignment
  • Collaborate with leadership to influence product prioritization
  • Identify improvement opportunities for business processes
  • Measure and prove the efficacy of products and initiatives

Benefits

  • Experience with cross-disciplinary teams on real-world product launches
  • Hands-on mentorship from experienced teammates
  • Opportunities for career development and advice
Full Job Description
Impact
We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to lead our checkout and post-purchase domains, which consists of building the products, systems and experiences necessary to facilitate a seamless order experience. This role is critical in forming the strategic position of how Shipt facilitates digital commerce. In addition to helping to lead this strategic body of work, this candidate must execute on this strategy by building upon both existing underlying capabilities and improving the end-to-end customer experience, taking into account every touch point - customer delight is of the utmost importance throughout the customer journey.

Ideally, this candidate will have in-depth Product Management experience in ecommerce and have a comprehensive understanding of lower funnel retail strategies. This candidate should also have proven results in working closely in both customer acquisition, retention, and conversion. This candidate will also have a solid background in improving processes, and in particular, building out systems that leverage the strength and need for the knowledge of our Shipt team members and partners, and take into account where we can automate and leverage generative AI. In addition to building the strategy and capabilities, this candidate should be excited about the opportunity to optimize the ordering experience contributing to customer satisfaction and loyalty, and incremental benefit for Shipt.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

What You'll Gain

You will get experience working with a cross-disciplinary team shipping real-world products to our customers around the nation. You will also receive hands-on mentorship from your friendly teammates on topics ranging from design to career advice. 

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead a strategic product initiative that is believed to be critical to the success of Shipt’s marketplace

  • Develop innovative product solutions that cater to our customers, constituents, and utilize the best of Shipt’s operations, our technology, and data science capabilities

  • Expand and evangelize best practices for scoping, building, validating, deploying, and monitoring products

  • Develop Product roadmaps, and educate both internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive implementation, measurement, and optimization

  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations leadership to formulate roadmaps, influence decision making, and drive prioritization

  • Find opportunities for improvement across the business and assist in decision-making across team

  • Proving product and strategic initiative efficacy and driving business results 

  • Advocacy of any resources or support that this initiative requires for success

Requirements

  • 8+ years of Product Management experience

  • 5+ years of ecommerce experience

  • 3+ years of experience leading major cross-functional/company initiatives

  • Strong expertise in funnel optimization and conversion

  • Experience with AI and generative AI solutions in high visibility products

  • Experience in developing advanced product solutions for workforce efficiency and automation

  • Deep expertise in customer-facing product management

  • Must be able to lead, influence, and inspire with and without authority

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience interfacing with high level stakeholders

Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce, Funnel Optimization, Product Management

 

 

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader.  Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Target

Target Careers

Joining Target means more than just securing a job—it's an opportunity to foster a career filled with growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the most recognized retail brands in the world, Target offers a range of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're looking for your first internship or a significant leadership role, Target provides a platform where your career can flourish.

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At Target, every team member plays a critical role in driving our mission forward. You'll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Our team is committed to innovation and being at the forefront of the retail industry. From in-store positions to corporate roles, each job at Target is geared towards enhancing our service and organizational success.

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Target is not just a company; it's a community where you can build a meaningful career. Our team members enjoy comprehensive benefits that support both their professional and personal lives, including health coverage, educational resources, and exclusive employee discounts. Moreover, Target is dedicated to leadership and diversity training, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to succeed and lead.

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With Target, you're encouraged to innovate and take charge of your career path. Our leadership programs help aspiring managers and executives gain the necessary skills to advance and make impactful decisions. By joining Target, you're stepping into a role that supports growth and leadership through hands-on experience and state-of-the-art training programs.

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450,000 employees
Market Cap
$66.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.3 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$93.5 billion
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