The posting
The Aaron’s digital product management organization applies a lean-thinking mindset to the discipline of product management and is looking for a candidate with relevant retail and/or lease to own experience applying these principles (or a strong aptitude and desire to learn). Responsibilities · Synthesize all forms of product input (high level enterprise strategies, stakeholder input, the voice of the customer, qualitative & quantitative data, industry trends & best practices) into a strategic product roadmap that is feasible to deliver, and balances long term strategic vision with steady, iterative, and incremental product improvement. · Be a subject matter expert on the digital systems used by our team members and customers in-store systems used by our team members and customers in-store. · Manage the in-store digital solutions product development backlog using lean-thinking product development techniques including: minimum viable product, validated learning, hypothesis driven product development, early and often software releases, and an extreme focus on continuous improvement. · Translate the in-store digital product strategy into detailed acceptance criteria that can be consumed by the technology teams implementing and delivering the digital products. ·Engage directly with cross-functional delivery teams to ensure product vision is preserved throughout implementation and delivery. · Ensure the product roadmap incorporates and represents the full breadth of non-functional requirements needed to successfully end-to-end deliver digital products including: security, recoverability, scalability, resiliency, and generally plays nice within the Aaron’s technology ecosystem. · Use fact based, analytical techniques to evaluate and report impact of new features and enhancements. ·Develop a deep understanding of the Aaron’s customer, Aaron’s business model and strategies, and the lease-ownership category in general Education and Experience · Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience · 3+ years in a digital product management or equivalent role · Experience in retail and/or lease to own preferred Position Requirements · Strong problem solver with a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done · Growth-minded with a passion for learning and continuous improvement ·Strong analytical mindset. Leverages data to make product decisions · Defaults to go Comfortable pushing forward with less than perfect information · Strong organizational leadership skills including strategic planning, business analysis, and goal setting · Familiarity with Agile/Lean digital product development principles and mindset · Proven experience prioritizing and directing multiple product development initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced and challenging environment · Competence at managing and resolving conflict through influence rather than reliance on role power. · Courageous change leader. Willing to think big and look for opportunities to challenge the status quo.



