Job Description

About This Role

This role is critical to delivering on Petco’s strategic transformation of Merchandising Operations and Sourcing , a major area of opportunity with significant investment planned for 2026 and beyond.

As a Group Manager, Digital Product Management , you will scale product leadership across a growing and complex portfolio, guiding strategy, execution, and innovation across multiple merchandising and sourcing domains. You’ll lead a talented team of Product Managers to deliver scalable, modern, and customer-centric digital solutions that power the future of Petco’s business.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Strategy

• Own the multi-year product strategy for merchandising and sourcing capabilities, with a focus on customer-centric and growth-driven outcomes.
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with enterprise goals and Petco’s purpose.
• Partner with senior business leaders to drive alignment across teams and initiatives.

Scale Product Leadership

• Lead and develop a small team of Digital Product Managers supporting various merchandising and sourcing capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, empowerment, and accountability across squads and domains.

Transform the Experience

• Modernize how Petco approaches merchandising and sourcing , introducing scalable, efficient, and data-driven digital solutions.
• Explore and apply emerging technologies , including AI-powered features, to enhance decision-making and operational excellence.

Drive Cross-Functional Impact

• Ensure cohesive product vision and prioritization across interconnected domains — including pricing, promotion, item and vendor management, and owned brands lifecycle (from product development to cost modeling) .
• Influence enterprise-level decisions that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in digital product management, including 2+ years leading people or product teams.
• Strong track record of delivering impactful, scalable digital solutions within complex organizations.
• Thrives in taking complex and broad problem statements and building scalable strategies and execution plans from the ground up.
• Experience with merchandising, sourcing, or retail operations preferred.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and data-driven product development.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership.
• Technical proficiency and curiosity to explore emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and analytics.

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