About GPC Global Technology Center

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. GPCs commitment to innovation and technology is evident in the GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022. This center serves as a hub for research and development, supporting GPCs digital transformation efforts. The centers team of highly skilled IT engineers focuses on developing advanced technologies and solutions that enhance GPCs operations and growth. Their work spans across various areas, including e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose

The Associate Product Manager (Product Owner) is responsible for assessing business needs and working with cross-functional product teams to find the fastest way to achieve value around those needs. The role focuses on delivering business value to drive sales, improve efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction through the production of quality products. Within their designated enterprise product line, Associate Product Managers work closely with teams of developers, designers, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of business processes for the E-Commerce/Discovery domain (Experience with Recommendation Systems is desirable).
• Document requirements (functional and non-functional) via epics and user stories.
• Drive prioritization of epics and user stories.
• Assist the Product Manager in driving collaboration and cross-domain prioritization and sequencing of activities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure scoping, backlog, and delivery aligns with product strategy.
• Track KPIs to measure relevant business goals for the domain.
• Represent business throughout the technology development process.
• Track releases and communicate delivery roadmap.
• Work with agile practitioners and engineering to improve the overall delivery lifecycle.
• Plan and conduct user showcases and acceptance testing.
• Work with agile practitioners to improve the overall delivery lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering fields or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience designing solutions for retail organizations within E-Commerce Platform is a must (Discovery/Recommendation area is preferred).
• Experience in the B2B and retail business is desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience in scrum/agile development methodology.
• 3+ years’ experience participating in product backlog prioritization and grooming/refinement.
• 3+ years of product ownership and helping drive road mapping, planning, and delivery in an agile environment.
• 3+ years’ experience designing processes and solutions for an omnichannel organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical card
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• coffee / tea
• meal passes
• sharing the commuting costs
• extra leave
• work in international teams
• friendly atmosphere
• copyrights for IT roles
• hybrid work

Recruitment stages

1. INITIAL INTERVIEW (30 min)
2. TECHNICAL TEST (optional - 45-90 min)
3. TECHNICAL INTERVIEW (60-90 min)
4. FINAL INTERVIEW (60-90 min)
5. FEEDBACK / OFFER

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. GPCs commitment to innovation and technology is evident in the GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022. This center serves as a hub for research and development, supporting GPCs digital transformation efforts. The centers team of highly skilled IT engineers focuses on developing advanced technologies and solutions that enhance GPCs operations and growth. Their work spans across various areas, including e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. Learn more at genpt.com.