About the roleThe Product Manager - IMS is responsible for owning, evolving, and delivering key components of Logile's Inventory Management System, with a strong focus on retail grocery operations. This role leads product strategy and execution for IMS capabilities that support store and corporate teams in managing inventory accuracy, production, replenishment, shrink, and operational compliance. You will translate real-world grocery workflows into scalable, intuitive product solutions by defining vision, roadmap, requirements, and success metrics. Acting as the voice of the customer, this role partners closely with Engineering, UX, QA, Implementation, Customer Support, Sales, and Product Marketing to ensure IMS functionality meets the needs of grocery retailers across fresh and center store operations. This role is ideal for a product leader who deeply understands how grocery stores operate, appreciates operational nuance, and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in an agile development environment.
ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Roadmap- Own the product vision and roadmap for assigned IMS modules, aligned with company strategy and customer needs
- Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer value, operational impact, and business objectives
- Incorporate feedback from customers, implementations, support, and sales into roadmap decisions
- Ensure alignment between IMS capabilities and broader Logile platform strategy
Requirements & Product Definition- Define clear, actionable product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria grounded in grocery retail workflows
- Translate complex operational scenarios into scalable system behavior across stores and corporate users
- Partner with UX and Engineering to design intuitive, role-based workflows that reflect how retail teams actually work
- Clarify edge cases, exceptions, and dependencies to support efficient development and testing
Delivery & Execution- Lead cross-functional execution through agile development cycles, partnering closely with Engineering and QA
- Validate delivered functionality against requirements, operational expectations, and customer use cases
- Identify risks, dependencies, or scope tradeoffs early and drive resolution
- Support release planning and ensure readiness across documentation, training, and enablement
Customer & Market Engagement- Engage directly with grocery retailers for discovery, feedback, validation, and roadmap discussions
- Support customer demos, pilots, and solution evaluations by explaining IMS capabilities and tradeoffs
- Partner with Implementation and Customer Support to address product gaps, clarify behavior, and improve outcomes
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive solutions, and evolving grocery operational challenges
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Sales, Pre-Sales, and Product Marketing on positioning, messaging, and go-to-market support
- Partner with other Product Managers to ensure cohesion across IMS, WFM, and Store Execution Management solutions
- Serve as a subject matter expert for grocery inventory workflows across internal teams
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3+ years of product management, product ownership, business systems, or solutions experience supporting software products
- 2+ years of experience in grocery retail, food retail, multi-stie retail, or retail technology environments
- Experience owning product features or modules through the full lifecycle: requirements, prioritization, development, launch and post-release enhancements
- Experience writing business requirements, user stories, process flows, or acceptance criteria for technical teams
- Proficiency with product or project management tools such as Jira, Azure, DevOps, or similar platforms
Required Skills- Deep understanding of retail grocery operations and inventory management
- Strong product ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution
- Ability to translate operational complexity into clear product requirements and decisions
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Strong communicator with the ability to align diverse stakeholders
- Customer-centric mindset grounded in real-world retail workflows
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality and usability
Preferred Skills- Hands-on understanding of grocery inventory processes, including replenishment, shrink, production, or perpetual inventory
- Experience with fresh departments (Bakery, Deli, Meat, Seafood, Produce) and/or center store operations
- Working in agile development environments and partnering with Engineering and UX teams
- Supporting customer-facing solutions, including demos, pilots, or implementations
- Familiarity with IMS, replenishment, forecasting, production planning, or store execution systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Teams experience a plus
