Who we are
1-800 Contacts was founded in 1995 in Provo, UT. Since then, it has grown to be a business valued at over $3 billion. We invest in talent and innovation to deliver on our mission: making vision care simple and affordable. In addition to our flagship 1-800 Contacts business, we operate Liingo Eyewear, a growing direct-to-consumer online glasses retailer and Luna, a business-to-business company offering the software and business services to optical retailers, brands, and eyecare professionals. We are owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We have built a great company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come.
Why you want this job
- Lead the development and execution of data-driven products that fuel the company's growth. The role involves developing a data product strategy that supports business-critical initiatives and drives company growth, working with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize key product features and requirements, and communicating product roadmap, timelines, and milestones to key stakeholders.
What you’ll do
- Develop a data product strategy that supports business-critical initiatives and drives company growth
- Identify growth drivers for Marketing, e-Comm, Finance, Contact Center, and Fulfillment that rely on data capabilities and gain a comprehensive understanding of the ways they interact with data
- Lead cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and analysts to identify and prioritize key product features and requirements
- Develop product roadmaps for key features and ensure clear business value and measures of success are defined for all data initiatives
- Communicate product roadmap, timelines, and milestones to key stakeholders, including executives, internal customers, and partners
- Work with the data product team to execute on product roadmap items in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Ensure successful adoption and usage of data platform products by internal stakeholders through effective communication, training, and support
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of data products using metrics and analytics, and use insights to drive continuous improvement and iteration
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, product teams, and external partners, to ensure alignment and successful product launches
- Continuously acquire recent knowledge regarding the latest AI trends and developments in the modern retail industry
- Gain a deep understanding of the technical components of our data platform and what is required to operate the platform
Why we will love you
- Ability to work from our Draper Utah office 1-2 days a week
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, or a business-related field
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with 5+ years of experience in driving forward-thinking vision and product roadmap for data platform products operating at significant scale
- 7+ years of ecommerce experience
- Strong technical background and familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, and data infrastructure
- 2+ years of experience with Databricks & Tableau
- Deep understanding of data, technology, and business strategy
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of using data to drive product decisions and business outcomes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience in agile development methodologies and product management tools, such as JIRA, Product Board, or Confluence
- Experience supporting privacy and governance controls across data applications
Who you are
- Humble, hungry, and smart
- Technical aptitude
- Resourceful
- Self-motivated
- Collaborative
Perks
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym