Discovery Product Manager - Springfield

Job Title: Discovery Product Manager Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Discovery Product Manager with a proven track record in shaping findability features and search-driven digital experiences. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end product strategy for discovery — spanning search, browse, navigation, filtering, recommendations, and personalization — working closely with engineering, design, data, and business teams to help customers find the right products faster and with greater confidence. Key Responsibilities • Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for discovery — including search relevance, browse navigation, filtering, faceting, and product recommendations. • Shape and prioritize findability features grounded in customer behavior data, search analytics, and business objectives. • Partner with search engineering and data science teams to improve ranking algorithms, query understanding, and relevance tuning. • Translate complex discovery problems (zero-result searches, low-conversion browse paths, poor filter usability) into clear, actionable product requirements. • Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management for discovery features — from ideation and experimentation through launch and continuous optimization. • Define and track discovery-specific KPIs: search success rate, findability rate, zero-result rate, click-through rate, add-to-cart from search, and browse conversion. • Collaborate with UX to design intuitive search and browse experiences that reduce friction and improve product discoverability. • Manage and prioritize the product backlog with clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and measurable outcomes. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive alignment across cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, analytics, and merchandising. • Drive stakeholder communication including discovery roadmap updates, experiment results, and executive reporting. • Manage product risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across the discovery domain. Required Skills & Experience • 6–10 years of product management experience, with a strong focus on search, discovery, or findability products. • Proven experience owning search and browse features in a digital commerce or content-heavy platform. • Deep understanding of search fundamentals — query processing, relevance ranking, faceted navigation, synonyms, and boosting strategies. • Experience working with search platforms such as Elasticsearch, Solr, Algolia, or similar. • Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using search analytics and A/B experimentation to drive feature decisions. • Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for effective collaboration with engineering teams. • Experience with APIs, integrations, and third-party systems in a digital commerce context. • Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with personalization, recommendations, or ML-driven ranking in a commerce environment. • Familiarity with digital analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and search-specific tooling. • Understanding of SEO and its relationship to on-site search and category page structure. • Exposure to headless CMS and composable architectures. • Experience in automotive, parts, or parts-fitment search (year/make/model filtering) is a strong plus. • Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with large product catalogs. • Product management certifications (CSPO, Pragmatic, or similar) are a plus. Key Competencies • Deep customer empathy — obsessed with helping users find what they need quickly • Search and findability domain expertise • Data-driven experimentation mindset • Strategic thinking and ruthless prioritization • Strong ownership and accountability • Cross-functional collaboration and influence Nice to Have • Experience with voice search or conversational search interfaces. • Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices. • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Background in catalog management, taxonomy, or data enrichment. Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.