We are seeking a skilled and innovative Product Manager to lead the development of software solutions that support the management and automation of our instore digital screens. This role focuses on creating and optimizing a CMS (Content Management System) and developing automation tools based on data collected from our devices. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Product Manager for Digital Screen Implementation and provide technical advice to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the instore digital solutions.
· Job Title – Product Manager
· Location – BL9 8RR
· Working rota – Monday Friday
· Working hours – 40
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Product Manager, you'll be doing the following:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for managing and automating in-store digital screens.
- Oversee the development and enhancement of the CMS to support dynamic and engaging content on digital screens
- Create and optimize automation tools to manage screen content and functionality based on real-time data from devices.
- Develop systems to collect, analyse, and utilize data from digital screens to improve performance and user experience.
- Manage software development projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to requirements, and high-quality standards.
What We're Looking For:
Proven track record of developing and managing CMS platforms, with a strong understanding of content management workflows.
Experience with automation tools and data analysis, including working with APIs and real-time data processing.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects and ensure their successful completion.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
The Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.
We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.
To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.
We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
- Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
- Discounted Gym membership
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
- Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
Interested?
If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time.
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Top Skills
What We Do
The Group At A Glance:
Established in 1981 with a single store in Bury, in the North West of England, JD Sports Fashion plc (JD Group) are the leading global multi-channel retailer & distributor of branded and own branded sportswear & fashionwear.
JD Group has a global reach with brands and stores across 19 territories in Europe, North America & Asia Pacific. We are proud to provide our consumers with the latest products from recognised brands such as Nike, Adidas, Puma and The North Face, with strong Own Brand labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand to provide an elevated consumer experience.
JD Group continue to lead the way with successful subsidiaries, including Size?, The Hip Store, Go Outdoors, Blacks, Millets, Tiso, Ultimate Outdoors, as well as International Retailers, Sprinter (Spain), Sport Zone as well as JD Finish Line.
Our C:ulture
We inspire our people to reach for higher levels of performance. To achieve these standards, we only recruit the best! All employees are highly skilled, self motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.
We encourage our people to constantly seek ways to improve our business. This means challenging the way we merchandise, sell and manage the business, being creative and forward thinking in suggesting alternative solutions. Problems are solved and opportunities are seized by people from all levels of the organisation working together.
JD Sports Fashion HQ is situated in Bury, Greater Manchester. JD Sports also have our global Distribution Centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester & its highly decorative Creative Studio in Manchester City Centre
