Technical Product Manager

Position Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite –2 days remote –subject to change as needed) 
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Reports to: Senior Manager of Technology

About us

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.  

Job Summary

The Technical Product Manager will be the primary representative of IT in partnering with Planning, Operations, and Wholesale functions to define, prioritize, lead execution, and implement enhancements and major initiatives. The TPM will be critical in shaping the tech stack for Bedrock's operational technology. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and functional partners in prioritizing and specifying requirements
• Drive technology solution discussions and strategy in line with business needs
• Define project plans and approaches based on scope, expected timeline, and available budget/resources
• Facilitate convergence of functional and technical knowledge
• Lead implementation of Agile program management processes and drive improvements
• Work with technical teams to align business prioritization with technical capacity
• Coordinate external partner vendors
• Prioritize, triage, and drive resolution of support tickets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business systems analysis, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years as Technical Product Manager, IT project management, and/or implementation experience
• Experience in Agile and scrum methodology
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and associated IT tools and systems such as PLM and ERP

Hard Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics and/or D365 experience 
• Strong collaborator and problem-finder that actively incorporates input from various sources
• Clear communicator that can deliver a message to business and technical audiences in a clear and succinct manner
• Intrinsically change motivated- driver of process improvements and creator of actionable strategies and plans, able to anticipate obstacles and generate creative solutions to complex obstacles
• PMP, Scrum Master, or related Project Management certifications

Sampling of Total Rewards Program: 

• Compensation Type: Salary
• Compensation:
  • Compensation can be negotiated based on previous experience & qualifications
  • STIP (short-term incentive plan) eligibility
• Paid Time-off:
  • 10 Corporate Holidays 
  • 15 Vacation days (accrued)
  • 2 Volunteer days
• Benefits:
  • Medical, dental & vision - click here to view our full package! 
  • 401k with company match 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Pet Insurance
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Complimentary employee watch

• HR Phone Screening - 30 minutes via Microsoft Teams (camera off)
• Technical Interview with Hiring Manger  - 1 hour via Microsoft Teams (camera on)
• Take home assignment - 30minutes -2 hours of work
  • note: select positions may not require a case study assignment
• Final Interview with Panel - 1 hour via Microsoft Teams (camera on)

*The general hiring process can be found above, however, Shinola reserves the right to change the process as needed. 

At Shinola, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. This is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Shinola encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.   
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Shinola may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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