Director, Product Management, Platform

Company: Gap Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

About Gap Inc.Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age, or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team comprises thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity, and lead boldly? Join our team.About The RoleIn this role, you will partner with business leaders and engineers to drive our next-generation platform strategy that powers our iconic brands of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. You will help define the product roadmap by working with other product management counterparts and leaders to understand upcoming capabilities that will positively impact the customer experience.What You'll Do

• Lead a team of Product Managers in prioritizing roadmaps and backlogs, working closely with engineering teams to deliver and test quality software.
• Develop and manage project plans and stakeholder engagement strategies for all initiatives.
• Build relationships with key business partners and brand stakeholders; clearly and succinctly communicate product needs to diverse audiences and cross-functional teams.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of industry trends and standards to introduce continual process, tools, and methodology improvements.
• Identify, measure, and interpret results to validate product strategies.
• Provide research, analysis, and support for evaluating and resolving strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate and lead others in key initiatives and their implementation.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and end results; set policies and strategic direction for the team.Who You Are
• 7+ years of Product Management experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
• Technical knowledge necessary to propose and influence new product and feature ideas, especially in platforms, APIs, and complex customer capabilities.
• Demonstrate technical acumen; ability to influence and debate solutions with technical team members, understand technology solutions and tradeoffs, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Operationalize product metrics and build business cases for new investments.
• Thrive in understanding complexity and transforming it into simple user experiences.
• Evaluate complex situations using multiple sources of information (internal and external).
• Able to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex problems; adept at presenting to leadership.
• Deep understanding of concepts and procedures within own subject area and awareness of related areas.Nice to Have

• Experience with Jira, Jira Plan, and Confluence.
• Experience with Headless, Tailwind CSS, and API platforms.
• MBA or Master's degree.
• People leadership experience in managing product management teams.Benefits at Gap Inc.
  • Merchandise discount: 50% off at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta; 30% off at Outlet.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Up to five "on the clock" volunteer hours per month.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.*
  • See more benefits we offer.Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We focus on recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds, making employment decisions without regard to protected statuses. Recognized by Forbes in 2022 as one of the World's Best Employers and for Diversity.Salary Range: $190,200 - $251,900 USD. Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, skill level, and location, meeting or exceeding minimum wage requirements.
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