Product Manager, Release Engineering

Candidates for this position are preferred to be based in Bangalore India and will be expected to comply with their team s hybrid work schedule requirements Who We Are Wayfair runs the largest custom e-commerce large parcel network in the United States approximately 1 6 million square meters of logistics space The nature of the network is inherently a highly variable ecosystem that requires flexible reliable and resilient systems to operate efficiently We are looking for a passionate Backend Software Engineer to join the Fulfillment Optimization team This team builds the platforms that determine how customer orders are fulfilled optimizing for Wayfair profitability and customer delight A big part of our work revolves around enhancing and scaling customer-facing platforms that provide fulfillment information on our websites starting at the top of the customer funnel on the search pages all the way through orders being delivered Throughout this customer journey we are responsible for maintaining an accurate representation of our dynamic supply chain determining how different products will fit into boxes predicting how these boxes will flow through warehouses and trucks and ultimately surfacing the information our customers need to inform their decision and the details our suppliers and carriers require to successfully execute on the promises made to our customers We do all of this in milliseconds thousands of times per second Product Manager Release Engineering Wayfair s core platforms are increasingly driven by a cutting edge set of software systems that interact in complex ways to ensure that we are using them to their full potential Business applications of these systems span many fields including the order lifecycle supply chain supplier partnerships and more These fields require a sophisticated technology stack that allows for complex systems combined with configurability for rapid testing and exploration We are looking for a seasoned Product Manager to accelerate the development of our technology stack This person will work with cross-functional teams including engineers science teams and analysts on platform capabilities needed for helping our teams deploy faster and with more confidence This person will be working with product and engineering partners to set a platform vision form strong relationships with cross functional partners both technical and non-technical aligning on a shared vision for success and delivering results that create meaningful business impact This person will translate the business and user needs into a pragmatic and iterative strategy and roadmap along with providing specifications and user stories for the engineering teams The product manager will serve as the subject matter expert push for adoption for new use cases and continually improve our platform capabilities What You ll Do Product Ownership Serve as the subject matter expert and champion for release engineering demonstrating a deep understanding of their technology strengths weaknesses and market alternatives Strategic Planning Partner with engineering leaders to develop and maintain a compelling product vision and roadmap prioritizing feature requests based on business value and impact and ensuring alignment with stakeholders End-to-End Delivery Take full accountability for the successful delivery of platform enhancements and support translating product outcomes into actionable engineering stories and tickets Adoption and Advocacy Proactively market your products internally measuring adoption addressing gaps and ensuring all potential users understand the value proposition Technical Acumen Gain a deep understanding of the technologies underpinning your products enabling you to influence technical pivots when necessary and architect high-level system plans Stakeholder Communication Maintain open and transparent communication with stakeholders providing regular updates on product progress and ensuring alignment with organizational goals We Are a Match Because You Have Product Management Experience 2 years of experience in product development preferably with software platforms demonstrating a proven track record of delivering successful products Technical Foundation 1 years of foundational understanding of software technologies ideally with experience in accelerating deployment patterns Standards Development Experience in developing or influencing standards related to access management asset provisioning and governance processes Data Analysis Skills Proficiency in SQL enabling you to extract ad hoc data for analysis and decision-making Communication Skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities with a demonstrated aptitude for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Customer Focus A passion for creating amazing customer-centric products with a focus on measuring their effectiveness and usability through clear KPIs Collaboration and Prioritization Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups juggle large initiatives and prioritize work based on impact Agile Experience Experience working with engineering teams in an agile environment including sprint planning stand-ups and backlog management Cloud Familiarity Familiarity with Google Cloud and its data offerings is a plus About Wayfair Inc Wayfair is one of the world s largest online destinations for the home Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world we re reinventing the way people shop for their homes Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career If you re looking for rapid growth constant learning and dynamic challenges then you ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking No matter who you are Wayfair is a place you can call home We re a community of innovators risk-takers and trailblazers who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and well-positioned for success We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees customers community and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair - and world - for all Every voice every perspective matters That s why we re proud to be an equal opportunity employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws please contact us at