Product Manager III

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $90 - 100 per hour

We are seeking a Digital Product Manager to sit at the critical intersection of user experience, technology, and commercial strategy. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for translating overarching business priorities into a structured, executable plan of work. You will champion the digital experience by maintaining a high-quality product backlog, coordinating complex releases, and establishing rigorous measurement frameworks designed to drive conversion optimization and revenue growth.

As a central cross-functional leader, you will navigate enterprise relationships across IT, Data/Analytics, Marketing, eCommerce, and Sales/Trade, while also managing external agency, vendor, and SEO partnerships. If you are a data-driven strategist who excels at turning user insights into commercial velocity, we want you to lead our optimization roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• eCommerce Roadmap Support & Product Planning
• Co-develop and maintain a rolling 12-month eCommerce and digital roadmap, including site experience enhancements, product discovery improvements, and conversion optimization initiatives.
• Translate business priorities (e.g., product launches, merchandising strategies, trade customer needs) into epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery plans.
• Balance quick wins (e.g., PDP enhancements, navigation improvements) with longer-term capability building (e.g., personalization, advanced merchandising, product configurators).
• Partner with stakeholders to define success metrics tied to conversion rate, AOV, engagement, and revenue performance.
• Backlog Ownership & Agile Delivery Cadence
• Own backlog operations: intake, refinement, prioritization recommendations, dependency mapping, and story readiness across eCommerce and digital initiatives.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, retrospectives) across internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate UAT, release readiness, and launch communications for site features, merchandising updates, and product launches.
• Identify risks and trade-offs, providing clear options and impact assessments to support decision-making.
• Digital Platform & eCommerce Capability Ownership (CMS / PIM / Analytics / Commerce)
• Drive enhancements across Ann Sacks' digital ecosystem with a focus on product storytelling and online selling:
• CMS (AEM):
• Content authoring workflows, landing pages, campaign pages, and storytelling experiences
• Homepage, category pages, and inspiration content to support conversion and brand engagement
• DAM:
• High-quality imagery and asset governance to support product merchandising and visual storytelling
• Metadata and tagging for improved asset discoverability and reuse
• PIM:
• Product data quality (dimensions, finishes, applications, pricing where applicable)
• Enrichment workflows to support product detail pages (PDPs) and filtering
• Syndication readiness across channels
• eCommerce / Merchandising:
• Product discovery (navigation, search, filtering)
• PDP optimization (content, cross-sell, sample ordering flows)
• Category merchandising and promotional capabilities
• Analytics:
• Measurement frameworks for conversion funnels, product performance, and content engagement
• Partner with IT and platform teams to ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Monitor platform health, site performance, and incident resolution.
• Digital Tools & Commerce Enablement
• Support implementation of tools that enhance eCommerce operations and customer experience, such as:
• Product sampling workflows.
• Trade account experiences and pricing visibility.
• Lead generation and showroom appointment tools.
• Content and merchandising workflows.
• Assist in discovery and requirements gathering with business stakeholders (eCommerce, merchandising, marketing, sales).
• Coordinate delivery with IT and platform owners, including backlog creation, UAT, and launch readiness.
• Ensure tools integrate seamlessly with existing systems and support measurable outcomes.
• Measurement Enablement & Performance Insights
• Maintain KPI definitions and tracking aligned to eCommerce performance (conversion rate, revenue, engagement, product performance).
• Partner with Data & Analytics to ensure accurate event tracking and taxonomy.
• Provide reporting and insights on:
• Customer journeys and drop-off points.
• Product and category performance.
• Content effectiveness and merchandising impact.
• Support ongoing optimization efforts (CRO, SEO, and content strategy).
• Change Adoption & Enablement
• Develop release notes, user guides, and training materials for eCommerce and content teams.
• Enable merchandising and marketing teams to effectively use CMS, DAM, and product tools.
• Establish feedback loops with users to continuously improve workflows and site performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, IT, Analytics, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in digital product management, eCommerce product ownership, or digital platform delivery.
• Proven experience managing backlogs, writing user stories, coordinating UAT, and supporting agile delivery.
• Experience with eCommerce platforms and digital merchandising concepts (product discovery, PDP optimization, conversion funnels).
• Experience with enterprise platforms (CMS/DAM/PIM/analytics); Adobe ecosystem (AEM) strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to translate between business (merchandising, marketing, sales) and technical teams.
• Familiarity with product data, catalog management, and content-driven commerce experiences.
• Experience supporting implementation of tools beyond the website (e.g., merchandising tools, CRM enhancements, workflow platforms).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.