Product Manager - Retail Applications

• The Retail Technology team is responsible for delivering reliable, efficient,
• and scalable applications that support the in-store experience across Staples'
• U.S. Retail footprint. The team partners across Store Operations, Merchandising,
• Finance, Loss Prevention, OMNI, and Engineering to deliver technology solutions
• that improve associate productivity, enhance customer experiences, streamline
• operations, and support critical retail business processes.

• Staples is seeking a Product Manager - Retail Applications to help shape and
• evolve the technology capabilities used across our retail store environment.
• This role is responsible for defining product strategy, managing roadmaps and
• backlogs, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions
• that improve store operations, associate workflows, customer experiences, and
• business process execution. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable balancing
• strategic platform thinking with hands-on product delivery and thrives in a
• collaborative, fast-paced retail environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and evolve retail application capabilities that support store operations,

associate workflows, customer experiences, and business process execution.

• Define and manage product roadmaps aligned with business priorities,

operational needs, and long-term platform strategy.

• Prioritize and manage product backlogs, balancing business value, technical

feasibility, operational readiness, and delivery timelines.

• Lead deployment planning and release schedules in partnership with

• engineering and business teams to ensure successful, low-risk
• implementations.

• Partner with engineering teams to translate business requirements into user

stories, acceptance criteria, and scalable technology solutions.

• Ensure application data accuracy, usability, reliability, and operational

integrity across workflows and integrations.

• Collaborate with Finance, Merchandising, OMNI, Store Operations, and Loss

• Prevention teams to support enterprise initiatives and improve operational
• execution.

• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance system performance,

reliability, usability, and the overall associate experience.

What You Bring to the Table

• Ability to bridge business needs and technical execution by transforming

complex requirements into actionable solutions.

• Strong experience collaborating with engineering teams in Agile environments

and driving successful product delivery.

• Exceptional cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational

excellence, and data-driven decision making.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align

diverse stakeholders.

• Passion for building scalable technology solutions that improve retail

operations and customer experiences.

What's Needed - Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent

experience.

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably supporting retail,

store systems, or enterprise technology platforms.

• Experience managing the full product lifecycle from strategy and planning

through delivery and continuous improvement.

• Hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies and cross-functional

product teams.

What's Needed - Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing retail applications, store systems, enterprise platforms,

or other business-critical technology solutions.

• Strong understanding of retail operations, associate workflows, and store

technology ecosystems.

• Experience supporting pricing, promotions, loyalty, fulfillment, customer

engagement, or related retail capabilities.

• Familiarity with application integrations, data flows, operational reporting,

and enterprise system dependencies.

• Experience partnering with Finance, Operations, Merchandising, OMNI, or other

enterprise functions to deliver scalable business solutions.

• Demonstrated success operating in complex, cross-functional environments with

multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Focus on system reliability, performance optimization, and delivering

intuitive end-user experiences

• Get great perks.
• Bonus plan and generous amount of paid time off, including one Floating

Holiday each year

• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible work hours
• 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability

insurance with many more optional benefits

• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie

tickets, etc.)

• The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time
• of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to
• include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business
• considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be
• eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

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• The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a
• part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry.
• Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products,
• services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to
• unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has
• never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working
• and learning.

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• Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive
• consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
• gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran
• status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local
• law.

• Staples is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to
• individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of
• a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 1-888-490-4747
• for more information.

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• employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
• Employers and the California Fair Chance Act; as well as with any other state
• and local Fair Chance Ordinance/Act regulations.

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• a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this
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