Product Owner
Ulta Beauty
OVERVIEW Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life. At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Product Owner is a core member of the Agile Scrum team and is responsible for the execution and delivery of the product roadmap and its initiatives. The Product Owner is responsible for driving the day-to-day direction of product development and partners closely together with the Product Manager to define the product roadmap supporting the strategic vision for their team. They are responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Product Backlog including its content, availability, and prioritization. The Product Owner will create and refine user stories and set priorities for sprint planning while working closely with the Product Analyst to ensure the correct acceptance criteria is defined for the product features. They collaborate with a variety of business partners to identify value-add solutions, unlock digital assets, and solve complex business problems. The Product Owner has a deep understanding of the target market/industry and build close relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that the team’s effort is aligned with overall strategy. They will manage dependencies with other team’s functions through identifying, building, and managing strategic partnerships across the different teams while acting as a liaison between the delivery team and business, ensuring clear communication, and alignment. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Set & communicate a clear product vision to team members & relevant stakeholders Lead business & technical development teams through the agile development lifecycle Accountable for tracking & communication of in-production digital product KPIs Utilize knowledge of guest insights & stakeholder needs to create epics & user stories and acceptance criteria for their team, while maintaining a groomed product backlog. Advocate for business stakeholders by providing timely actionable insights. Facilitate release planning with stakeholders as well as required product demos Develop Agile best practices and engage in the spirit of continuous improvement ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with the Tech & Design Leads to plan the development of assigned digital products, including experiential designs & solution architecture Champion the adoption of agile and product development practices focused on delivering value by partnering with business stakeholders and mentoring other teams Acts as the voice of the guest in order to advocate for guest & business needs ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required 4+ years relevant work experience with at least 2+ years in a product owner role and experience operating in an agile (scrum) environment. Experience in a digital, eCommerce environment (cart & checkout experience a plus) Experiencing using tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and SharePoint Experience leading teams in an agile setting such as facilitating ceremonies, managing a backlog, developing a release plan, and writing user stories. Domain-specific expertise to support backlog development and blocker resolution Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams across design, product, & technology Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex concepts, and align the organization on required decisions Strong problem solver with the ability to manage and lead the team to a solution Experimental mindset to drive innovation, empower others to fail, learn, and grow The pay range for this position is $86,500.00 - $125,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta ABOUT At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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