Product Management - Retail

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are seeking a Product Manager to lead a dedicated Tiger Team focused on business-critical EMEA retail work. You will manage product vision, roadmap, and backlog, reframe priorities as needs shift, and collaborate with engineering on integration across APIs, backend, and data. Responsibilities • Own the Tiger Team’s vision, priorities, and backlog to ensure focus on the most valuable outcomes • Build and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders and teams, approaching sensitivities with diplomacy and credibility • Coordinate integration of Tiger Team work with existing teams, platforms, and roadmaps to maximize collaboration • Review and re-prioritize initiatives as EMEA needs evolve, guiding pivots and repurposing across projects • Translate business goals into clear requirements and delivery plans, working with the Lead Engineer to sequence and scope work • Partner with engineers on systems integration, APIs, backend, and data topics to make informed priority decisions • Deliver clear and transparent stakeholder and leadership updates on progress, risks, and results • Proactively manage risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies to keep delivery on schedule • Navigate ambiguity by quickly reframing priorities and enabling productivity on new domains and challenges • Sustain momentum for critical, time-sensitive projects while balancing expectations with feasible delivery • Ensure the Tiger Team demonstrates tangible impact to reinforce its credibility and mandate Requirements • Broad IT experience, typically 10-18 years in fast-moving delivery organizations • Advanced product management expertise covering product life cycle, product roadmap, and product vision • Hands-on comfort with data analysis and the flexibility to use AI tools when appropriate • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative planning • Strong stakeholder management capability to build trust and handle organizational sensitivities effectively • Technical fluency in systems integration, APIs, backend, and data to evaluate trade-offs and set priorities • Track record of risk and dependency management, proactively identifying blockers and cross-team dependencies • Ability to perform well in ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities across different problem domains We offer • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies • Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications • Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms • Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects • Focused individual development • Benefit package: • Health benefits • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Flexible benefits • Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)