About Albertsons Companies Inc:

As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners across the United States, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others, serve more than 36 million U.S customers each week.

We build and shape technology solutions that solve customers problems every day, making things easier for them when they shop with us online or in a store. We have made bold, strategic moves to migrate and modernize our core foundational capabilities, positioning ourselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.

Our success is built on a one-team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance customer experience. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we are transforming shopping into an experience that is easy, efficient, fun and engaging.

About Albertsons Companies India:

At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the company's technology journey to support millions of customers lives every day.

At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.

We are seeking a strategic, data-savvy product leader who can connect business outcomes with technical execution for In-Store Execution initiatives. This role requires strong product judgment, comfort operating in ambiguity, and the ability to influence at scale across people, processes, and technology.

The ideal candidate is an ambitious leader with a proven track record of delivering platforms that create measurable business impact and exceptional value for store teams and customers.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Product Management – In-Store Digitalization to lead a global product organization responsible for building and scaling platforms that power store-level execution, operational excellence, and real-time decision-making across Albertsons Companies.

This is a high-impact senior leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Product. You will define long-term product strategy, lead multi-year roadmaps, and partner closely with Technology, Data Science, Operations, Digital, and external partners.

The role is based in Bengaluru, India, leading cross-functional teams across the US and India.

Product Areas Owned:

The Principal Product Manager will own and evolve platforms supporting:

In-Store Digitalization Platforms – Tools and systems that enable consistent execution of Inventory management tools, pricing, promotions, labor, and operational workflows at store level.
Operational Insights & Analytics – Data platforms and reporting capabilities that provide actionable insights to store operators and field teams.
Execution Intelligence & Automation – Leveraging AI/ML and agentic workflows to improve task prioritization, compliance, and execution efficiency across stores.
Enterprise Integrations – Ensuring seamless integration with merchandising, labor, and fulfillment systems across the Albertsons ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Vision:

Define and own the multi-year product vision and strategy for In-Store Execution platforms.
Develop and maintain multi-quarter roadmaps aligned to business priorities, customer needs, and operational outcomes.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and scale store execution through technology.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Analyze large datasets to uncover insights that drive product decisions and operational improvements.
Present clear, compelling narratives and visualizations to influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Execution & Operational Excellence:

Ensure product delivery through well-defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Account for dependencies across systems, teams, and initiatives.
Drive predictable delivery while balancing speed, quality, and scalability.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, Operations, Merchandising, Digital, and Store Operations.
Align multiple stakeholders around shared goals and measurable outcomes.
Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and translate them into actionable initiatives.

Collaboration with Data Science & Engineering:

Work with Data Science teams to build, test, and optimize AI/ML models supporting execution efficiency, labor optimization, and store performance.
Champion platform thinking, reusability, and long-term architectural health.

People Leadership:

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing product teams across geographies.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field.
Masters in engineering or MBA
5-10 years of experience in Product Management, with leadership experience managing product teams.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and data analysis.
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale platforms in complex environments.

Consulting Experience:

Great To Have:

Consulting experience.
Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Experience partnering with Data Science teams to develop and operationalize models.
Demonstrated success delivering results in ambiguous environments

Competencies:

Compassionate and kind, showing courtesy, dignity, and respect. They show sincere interest and empathy for all others.
Foster innovation through creativity to get to a workable solution. Use analytical thinking through issues using logic and reason
Show integrity in what is done and how it is done - without sacrificing personal/business ethics.
Embrace an inclusion-focused mindset, seeking input from others on their work and encouraging the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
Team-oriented, positively contributing to team morale and willing to help.
Learning-Focused, finding ways to improvise in their field and use positive constructive feedback to grow personally and professionally
Think strategically and proactively anticipate future problems, needs or changes in the work
Retail Domain Experience is required
Experienced in mentoring development teams
Hands-on experience in production environments with an SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) mindset
Proficient in design patterns and architectural skills, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives while managing multiple parallel projects effectively

Skills Required:

Product Management, Agile methodologies
Experience in demand planning, labor planning, fulfillment, or slot management systems.
Retail, eCommerce.

Additional Skills:

Exceptional ability to operate as a team player and build strong relationships across teams.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex ideas effectively.
Passionate about solving customer problems and delivering great products.