Senior Product Manager, Brand Enablement

Company: Ahold Delhaize USA
Location: Salisbury
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Category/Area of Expertise: Product ManagementJob Requisition: 413604Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive DriveStore Code: User Interface/User Experience (5157898)Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.Primary PurposeThe Product Strategy & Experimentation group at Ahold Delhaize USA supports the product organization through the product lifecycle that spans the spectrum from ideation-strategizing to execution-delivery and everything in between.The Brand Enablement team is responsible for the relationship with brand leadership, acting as an evangelist for their customer base and corporate strategy. This role will be aligned to Food Lion, and they will be responsible for supporting the brand in their effort to bring our proprietary eCommerce and Fulfillment products/capabilities to market to ensure a smooth and successful launch. This role will be a strategic conduit between ADUSA Digital and Food Lion cross-functional teams (e.g. marketing, customer insights, D&A, product, technology, etc.) to ensure the platform's ongoing adoption. They will also be responsible for ensuring ADUSA Digital understands Food Lion's corporate strategy, customer user personas, operational business constraints, and market dynamics; enabling a tight, proactive feedback loop that cements customers engagement and drives growth. This role will also have program management responsibilities of large, cross-functional initiatives.This role will also be the team lead for the Brand Enablement function, managing four direct reports.Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location includes Salisbury, NC.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDrive corporate strategy alignment across brand and ADUSA Digital roadmap/product strategyAct as a bridge between ADUSA Digital and Food Lion - ensuring capabilities that drive customer engagement and growthPartner with brand to support roll out strategies for new features and capabilities on ADUSA Digital roadmapCollaborate with key stakeholders to develop product growth strategiesProgram management of enterprise strategic initiatives for ADUSA DigitalDaily program management throughout the program life cyclePlanning the overall program and monitoring the progress/timelineManaging the program's budgetManaging business risks and issuesCoordinating the project and their interdependenciesManaging stakeholders' communication - SteerCo meetings, program meetings, status reports, etc.Defining the program governance in alignment with AD governance requirements (as applicable)Must organize with independence, develop a strong understanding of our customers and platform, manage multiple concurrent projects, and identify and lead solutions that recognize significant business valueBlend strong business acumen, technical problem solving, and agile executionProactively identify issues and work with internal partners to understand options and execute solveAct as an ambassador for the product internally and as the primary contact for queries related to the product from Food Lion.Travel to Food Lions store locations.Directly manage and mentor a team of four Product ManagersQualificationsBachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience3-5 years direct experience in a digital environment in a relevant capacity2+ years of people management experience6+ years overall relevant experienceExperience working in an Agile development environment and managing iteration-level deliverablesPreferred QualificationsConsulting or product management experience preferredAbility to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity to solve problems and drive results.Developing and delivering multi-mode communications (verbal and written) that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Data driven mindset and track recordStrong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to manage multiple projects in various phases of ideation, execution, or deliveryAbility to work with and influence peers and senior management across technical and non-technical teams alike.Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting#LI-KK1 #LI-HybridAt Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.

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