Ulta Beauty
Overview
Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalabilityand is recognized that way. Weve been defined as a mature start-up. A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. Ulta Beauty is building a best-in-class Data & AI capabilities with the goal of creating enterprise value through AI, making a significant impact on the company's already rapid growth. The company wants to ensure innovation and rigor building out Data & AI driven decisioning capabilities across the enterprise. We are seeking an AI Product Owner to lead the development of our AI-driven products. Responsibilities
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 Participate in Quarterly Program Increment Planning sessions to align on objectives, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful execution of product strategies Facilitate release planning with stakeholders as well as lead required product demos 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 Develop Agile best practices and engage in the spirit of continuous improvement Re-prioritize and update user stories based on shifting priorities, timelines, & feedback Collaborate with digital promotions business users to understand complex promotions 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 Partner with third party vendors where required to ensure product deliverables and timelines are aligned, while implementing digital promotion efficiencies Essentials for Success
Bachelors 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, focus on AI or technology-driven products preferred Strong understanding of AI technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data analytics Experience 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 analytical skills to assess complex business operations and backend technology integrations 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 About Ulta Beauty
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 Beautys own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuringhair, skin, brow, and make-up services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalabilityand is recognized that way. Weve been defined as a mature start-up. A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. Ulta Beauty is building a best-in-class Data & AI capabilities with the goal of creating enterprise value through AI, making a significant impact on the company's already rapid growth. The company wants to ensure innovation and rigor building out Data & AI driven decisioning capabilities across the enterprise. We are seeking an AI Product Owner to lead the development of our AI-driven products. Responsibilities
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 Participate in Quarterly Program Increment Planning sessions to align on objectives, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful execution of product strategies Facilitate release planning with stakeholders as well as lead required product demos 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 Develop Agile best practices and engage in the spirit of continuous improvement Re-prioritize and update user stories based on shifting priorities, timelines, & feedback Collaborate with digital promotions business users to understand complex promotions 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 Partner with third party vendors where required to ensure product deliverables and timelines are aligned, while implementing digital promotion efficiencies Essentials for Success
Bachelors 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, focus on AI or technology-driven products preferred Strong understanding of AI technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data analytics Experience 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 analytical skills to assess complex business operations and backend technology integrations 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 About Ulta Beauty
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 Beautys own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuringhair, skin, brow, and make-up services. #J-18808-Ljbffr