Product Owner - Store Systems (Remote)

Job DescriptionAdvance Auto Parts is leading retailer and distributor of automotive aftermarket products to Do it Yourself (DIY) and professional customers. The AAP store footprint encompasses two Point of Sale (POS) systems and is made up of each company stores managed and operated by AAP team members and independent stores, owned and operated by independent store partners under the Carquest brand.The Product Owner is a line of business team member with a retail / store operations background who functions as the Voice of the Product and is responsible for the vision and roadmap for the Point of Sale application. In this capacity the product manager is responsible for developing deep knowledge of our stores day-to-day operations and directly engaging with independent store partners to develop a vision and supporting release roadmap of improvements to the application; complete with measurable performance metrics and return on investment. This Product Owner will partner with IT to drive implementation of that roadmap and with field team members and customers to measure impact. The Product Owner supports the Director of Store Systems on overall point of sale strategy and partners with the Product Owner peers on issues impacting both point of sale applications. This person needs to demonstrated ability in Product Management and Store Operations; strong communication, presentation, and financial skills; and embodies the cultural believes of Take Action, Be Accountable, and Speak Up.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and map the current point of sale, store management, and store sales system landscape, customer journey, including interactions with applications by functional areaDefine the limitations with current landscape and prioritize the replacement roadmap to ensure business continuity and maximum business valueConduct store operation process analyses, needs assessments, problem analyses, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses to align store management, store sales, and point of sale solutions with business initiatives & corporate strategySolicits, develops, documents and manages requirements and provide detailed design and business processes to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle up to and through change controlConsider the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environmentOversee the creation, review & delivery of end-user documentation (user guide, process flow charts, and training materials) and training for accuracyServe as the Product Owner and system expert for store management, store sales, and Point of Sale systems within an agile development methodologySelect and create appropriate scenarios to test all results to determine whether system changes met project specifications and will capture the projected ROIProvide expert input on current and best in class store operations and sales practices and customer evolutionProvides senior business leaders and key stakeholders information, data points, and engages with the business to understand and influence solutions for store management, store sales, and point of sale functionsDevelops relations with business to cultivate trust and that encourages business leaders to seek their advice and helps guide decisionsQualificationsEducation: Bachelor''s Degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years of retail management experience -preferably in the automotive industrySkills & Knowledge: Expert Knowledge of system development methodology, agile project management, analytical/problem solving skills and relevant development and technology skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Develops advanced/leading-edge technologies and/or conceptsCreatively and strategically supports key business objectives.Develops innovative solutions, systems and products to support company objectivesBuilds external alliances with customers and industry experts to gain and share information and industry trendsWork on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsWork on applications and business problems that are highly complex and diverse in scope and may include and project size, multiple applications, multiple I/T segments, contractors, global rollout, new technologies, new architecturesProvides senior business leaders information, advice, and engages with the business to understand and influence technology and process solutionsLanguage and Communication Skills: Must possess excellent facilitation and communication skills, and able to adapt to the level and nature of their audienceLI-AM1

Created: 2025-10-04