Product Manager - Marketing Enablement and Activation

Framingham, MA (On-site)

$87K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive product management for Staples’ eCommerce platforms, owning backlog and aligning with business strategy to deliver digital products.

  • Own the backlog, prioritizing user stories, bugs, and tasks for customer value.
  • 5+ years in product management for eCommerce or digital products.
  • End-to-end lifecycle ownership from concept to launch and iteration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to define the product vision and align it with the overarching business and digital strategy.
  • Own the product backlog, meticulously managing and prioritizing user stories, bugs and tasks based on strategic business goals, customer value, and team capacity.
  • Serve as the key point of contact between the development team and stakeholders.
  • Craft detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development process.
  • Champion a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to experiment with new ideas and approaches to solve customer problems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of related experience in product management, with a focus on eCommerce or digital products.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products from conception through development, launch, and iteration
  • Comprehensive understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies, tools, and systems

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Professional certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)) or product management certifications (e.g., AIPMM Certified Product Manager)
  • Experience in the specific industry (e.g. B2B, supply chain, office supplies)
  • Strong understanding of how CDPs support marketing use cases, including audience creation, segmentation, identity resolution, and activation across owned and paid channels.
  • Working knowledge of modern martech and customer engagement platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Platform, Marketo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze)
  • Experience partnering with Marketing to support A/B testing, optimization, attribution, and measurement—with the ability to translate results into product and roadmap decisions

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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Staples Inc.

For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.

Founded in 1986
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
33K employees (2,692 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.3%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
5.1%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,470 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
16.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$7M
Last Raise
$7M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $7M
  • Nov 1999
    Post IPO Equity

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