Product Manager - AI Product Enablement

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 scalability-and is recognized that way. We've 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.

We're engineering for the future of retail, and it's no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you'll find that virtually nothing's impossible at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

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 they are both innovative and rigorous as they build out Data & AI driven decisioning capabilities across the enterprise.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary AI Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of our AI-driven products. In this role, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of AI products, from ideation to launch, ensuring they align with Ulta Beauty's business goals and deliver exceptional value to our guests. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge in the beauty industry. Through ongoing interaction and collaboration with engineering/development, business and financial stakeholders, product managers set priorities, guide and support development and operational activities, and provide direction and oversight to AI/ML product teams

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THESE GOALS BY:

• Define and execute the AI product strategy and roadmap, aligning it with Ulta Beauty's overall vision and objectives.
• Socialize product vision, strategy, and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Build a deep understanding of business goals and processes to inform AI product driven improvement recommendation
• Lead the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality AI products.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, marketing, and other teams to identify market opportunities and define product requirements.
• Prioritize and manage the AI product roadmap, balancing short-term goals with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the AI landscape
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Monitor product performance and user feedback, leveraging data to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI technology and incorporate relevant innovations into product development
• Manage product investment decision making and the overall financial performance of the product, taking a return-on-investment approach to increasing the value while minimizing product costs

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years in product management, with a focus on AI or technology-driven products.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data analytics.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product development projects.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment is preferred.
• Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of the AI landscape and market trends.
• Passion for the beauty industry and a keen interest in leveraging AI to enhance the guest experience.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively and confidently with users, team members and management.
• Experience with cloud data platform such as GCP/Azure/AWS
• Industry experience in Retail is a huge plus

ABOUT

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 Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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