Content Management System Product Owner

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our Iconic Brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe and Pasticceria Marchesi and we are currently operating in more than 45 Countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.
 

JOB PURPOSE

Committed to delivering unparalleled digital experiences to our discerning clients and evolving in the digital ecosystem, Prada Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to spearhead the Front End and CMS strategy for our ecommerce websites.

As a Product Owner, you will play a leading role in shaping the digital landscape of the Prada Group website. Your responsibilities will include ideation, strategic planning, and execution to enhance the overall customer experience on our ecommerce platform as well as the definition of the Content Management System strategy and architecture. This role demands a unique blend of analytical thinking, attention to detail, technological expertise, and a genuine passion for both Fashion and Technology. Success in this role means you have already worked in cross-functional product teams and have developed strategies and tools for setting up backlog definition, prioritization, and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ideation and Strategy:
   1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate innovative digital initiatives aligned with business and performance objectives
   2. Drive the creation of a comprehensive digital product roadmap and backlog
2. Execution and Validation:
   1. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Digital Design, Content, IT, eCommerce, and Merchandising, to negotiate yearly and quarterly priorities
   2. Ensure the end-to-end delivery of digital initiatives by closely working with IT and other Product Streams
   3. Define sprint planning and ensure the successful implementation of digital initiatives
   4. Write documentation and translate requirements into Epics and User Stories
   5. Validate and quality-check implemented functionalities to ensure alignment with set goals
3. Performance Monitoring:
   1. Continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement
   2. Use analytical insights to iterate on the digital product and enhance internal customer satisfaction

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Successful studies in Business Management or Engineering

Proven experience in digital product management, particularly in eCommerce and Luxury/Fashion industries with 3+ years' experience working as a Product Owner/Manager and/or Functional Lead

Ability to design and build pages on the CMS with detailed templates/components

Ability to perform CMS configurations to proceed with validation of implementations made by the development team

Strong knowledge of the Agile methodology and its ceremonies

Excellent level of English (spoken and written)

Familiarity with technical terminology, and eCom IT architectures

Autonomy and proactivity, superior problem-solving, and capability to make decisions

Experience in making informed decisions based on platform KPIs and internal user research

Inclusive and clear communication style with the ability to develop well-structured and data-informed narratives and documents

Precision in planning and execution

Negotiation capabilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Solid background with CMS and DAM systems (Adobe Experience Manager is a plus)

Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint to facilitate effective communication and collaboration

Entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for excellence

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

A keen eye for design and user experience

Passion for technology and a track record of delivering products that resonate with customers