Grainger
North America's leading B2B supplier of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and related services.

Sr Product Manager - Publishing

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About Grainger:
Grainger is a broad line distributor with operations in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with multiple products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working.
Position Details:
We are looking for product managers to help guide and chart a course for Grainger's enterprise systems and application development. The Senior Product Manager contributes to the product vision and to the roadmap of future products, with high degree of ownership over important features and the customer experience. You will work with engineering, design, and operations to develop aspects of a product. Work in a matrix organization and can use a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love.
You will be reporting to the Director, Product Management and will be based in Chicago, IL (Merchandise Mart).
You Will:

  • Establish and achieve Grainger's digital publishing capabilities including a public facing website.
  • Develop business plans using data to make recommendations that create advantage for Grainger.
  • Conceptualize customer & internal team member needs and build the product roadmap and requirements.
  • Lead team of engineers through structured work, provide ample business context and establish shared ownership of outcomes.
  • Lead, communicate & coordinate product launches across all partners including business, product and engineering teams with consideration of schedule, risk management, escalation of issues and balances tradeoffs.
  • Facilitate product review discussions with C-Suite executives, landing the appropriate message for the audience.
  • Partner with the analytics, UX, peer PMs and operational business leaders to deliver quality capabilities and measure the growth.


You Have:

  • Demonstrated experience designing solutions to complex problems and accomplishing results by conceptualizing, building, or substantially modifying enterprise internal tools & external website preferably geared towards a B2B customer.
  • 7+ years' experience as a product manager or related occupation. Experience must involve leading agile sprint team, working with design, analytics and business partners and include demonstration of process design skills and delivering working software.
  • Continuous improvement and progress mindset that results in the understanding of latest technologies.
  • Guide team members to accomplish outcomes.
  • Ability to function with ambiguity and within a matrix organization and on operate on a tight schedule.
  • Problem solving & planning capabilities along with creative time management skills, high degree of ownership and help influence teams to act with urgency.
  • Strong Analytical skills and ability to use hard data metrics to back up assumptions when presenting business cases to executive leadership and business partners.
  • BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering, science, math or related field. MS or MBA ideal.


Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
  • Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
  • Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
  • A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs


DEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to encouraging an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process and throughout the course of one's employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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What are Grainger Perks + Benefits

Grainger Benefits Overview

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our benefits provide a wide range of programs and resources for nearly every aspect of the full life you and your family lead – supporting your life today and in the future.

Some benefits are provided automatically, while others are offered at reduced group rates. Whatever you need, you’ve got this because you’ve got Grainger. Visit GraingerTotalRewards.com for a complete picture.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Team members connect in, African American, Asian-Pacific Islander, Disability, Equality Alliance, Generational, Latino, Veterans and Women's Business Resource Groups.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Team members can contribute up to 75% of pay up IRS limits on a pre- or post-tax basis. Your contributions are always 100% vested.
401(K) matching
Grainger automatically contributes 6% of your eligible pay into your retirement savings plan account each pay period. This contribution is always 100% vested.
Employee stock purchase plan
You are eligible to participate in Grainger's ESPP once you have completed at least 90 days of service and are regular full-time or regular part-time, scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
For every $1 a team member donates to charity, Grainger amplifies that impact with a $3 matched donation.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Grainger supports team members and their families who are in the process of adopting by reimbursing up to $6,000 per adoption for eligible expenses.
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Beverages and coffee on demand in our downtown locations.
Onsite office parking
We offer employees discounted parking rates at our Chicago office locations.
Relocation assistance
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan covers the first $5,250 per year towards a degree program. Amounts that exceed $5,250 are reimbursed at 50% and there is no program maximum.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training

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