Company Overview
Petco is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and our team members. Since our establishment in 1965, we have been pioneering new standards in pet care, offering comprehensive wellness solutions through our diverse range of products and services, and fostering communities that strengthen the bond between pets and their owners.
With over 1,500 locations across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, Petco continues to expand its presence, including a growing network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals. We also provide a comprehensive online platform for pet health and wellness through petco.com and the Petco app, ensuring pet parents have access to the resources they need anytime, anywhere.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The role involves thoroughly understanding end-user needs, defining product features, and coordinating cross-functional team efforts to ensure high-quality standards, timely project delivery, and alignment with business objectives. This includes gathering and documenting requirements for application features and conducting competitive analyses to maintain product competitiveness and relevance, which accounts for approximately 70% of the role. Additionally, the position involves developing strategic long-term product plans, such as roadmaps, by collaborating with various stakeholders, including engineering, marketing, clients, prospects, operations, and legal teams, representing about 20% of the responsibilities. The remaining 10% is dedicated to monitoring product performance, analyzing utilization metrics, and identifying emerging trends to inform product enhancements and strategic decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. They should also possess at least 2 years of experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role within an Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or comparable software application development or project management environment.