Product Manager

About the role Our product delivers high-quality transport data, reports, insights, and AI/ML-driven analytics within the Tesco Analytical Platform, enabling advanced optimization across the entire delivery chain from supplier to customer. In this role you will be accountable for evolving and driving the product vision & strategy for the product, partnering with business stakeholders to set the future direction as part of the wider business strategy. You will write user stories, create backlogs, and set priorities. Acting as an ambassador for the customer and informed by data, you will drive discovery and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver. What is in it for you Salary: UoP: 18 000 - 24 000 PLN gross/month B2B: 20 000 - 25 000 PLN net/month Hybrid working We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about different flexible working options. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. This role requires you to be based in or near Kraków, as you will spend 60% (3 days) of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Benefits Tesco is a diverse and exciting employer, dedicated to being aplacetogeton, providing career-defining opportunities to all of our colleagues. If you choose to join our business, we will provide you with (for all): Permanent contract from the go – as a sign of our trust in your abilities MacBook as your tool for work Learning opportunities - certified technical training and learning platforms like Udemy, Pluralsight and O'reily Referral Bonus Sports activities with a personal trainer in the office Benefits for colleagues on employment of contract only: Additional 4 days of paid leave to support your well-being and family life Up to 20% yearly salary bonus – based on both individual and business performance Private healthcare (LuxMed) Cafeteria & Multisport Supporting those, who are not yet eligible for full holiday entitlement, by expanding their pool from 20 to 25 days Relocation Help IP Tax Deductible Costs If that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require. You will be responsible for: • Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning with wider business priorities. • Partner with stakeholders to define future direction and ensure alignment across teams. • Understand user personas, pain points, and translate them into actionable requirements. • Prioritize work and resolve trade-offs decisively with peers and senior leaders. • Document and explain new requirements using user stories and acceptance criteria. • Steer sprint/release planning sessions with engineering to maximize business value. • Drive adoption and performance of the product, achieving OKRs. • Lead discovery work for MVPs, collaborating with stakeholders to validate solutions. • Identify and remove impediments, proactively flag risks and delays. You will need Experience: • 3 years of experience managing products in an Agile environment. • Proven ability to articulate complex product strategies in terms of customer and business value. • Experience in defining and prioritizing product roadmaps and strategies. • Strong technical knowledge and ability to influence engineering decisions. • Familiarity with self-service systems or enterprise platforms (CRM, ERP, MSP). • Experience leveraging data for decision-making and running experiments. • Understanding of SDLC models and large-scale technology systems. Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and storytelling. • Strong interpersonal skills with respect, trust, and empathy for stakeholders. • Ability to simplify complex messages and communicate concisely. • Strategic and tactical thinking for problem-solving. • Methodical and analytical approach to decision-making. • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technological environments. • Quick learner with curiosity and willingness to embrace new domains. • General technical knowledge of Big Data, APIs, and cloud services. • Understanding of tech debt and ability to prioritize upgrades. • Prioritization, time management, and self-organization skills. • Ability to influence without authority and build stakeholder buy-in. • Experience with experimentation, validation, and MVP development. • Familiarity with UX/UI principles and customer empathy. • Knowledge of data analytics and insights for product decisions. • Basic understanding of SQL for querying and analyzing data. Nice to have: • Engineering or technical education background. • Expertise in functional analysis or large linked domains. • Experience with Big Data products and enterprise-scale systems. • Exposure to machine learning and AI concepts in product development. • Understanding of retail technology and enterprise design principles. • Experience managing external agencies or vendors. • Familiarity with finance and procurement processes in product management. About us Tesco is a leading multinational retailer, with more than 330 000 colleagues. Our software is used by millions of people across several countries every day. Whether it's the tills and websites our customers use, or the systems our colleagues and partners use, you'll play your part in keeping it running like a well-oiled machine. And when a business problem pops up? You and the creative minds in our team will be challenged to solve it. As Tech Hub we cooperate within the group of Tesco Technology Hubs located in the UK, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and India. What our colleagues like the most at Tesco: We develop our own products We make an impact; large scale of operation Accountability and respect are given to us We cooperate and support each other There are great colleagues who are divided into small teams here We can develop and learn new things