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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: The Product Owner, Martech plays a key role in supporting the development and execution of personalized e-commerce and marketing experiences. This individual will focus on delivering on-site personalization and personalized recommendations through the effective use of customer data, insights, and tools.
As a core member of the Agile Scrum team, the Product Owner works closely with the Product Manager to align the product roadmap with business objectives. They are responsible for managing the Product Backlog, defining and prioritizing user stories, and ensuring that the development team delivers impactful customer experiences. This role partners cross-functionally with Marketing, IT, Analytics, and Design to implement solutions that support the customer journey and business goals.
The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of Martech technologies, personalization frameworks, and agile methodologies to ensure alignment between customer needs and business priorities.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THESE GOALS BY: - Facilitate sprint ceremonies, product demos, and release planning.
- Partner with business and technical teams to support the agile development lifecycle.
- Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, maintaining a prioritized and groomed Product Backlog.
- Collaborate with Marketing, IT, Analytics, and Design teams to support the development of personalized digital products and experiences.
- Set & communicate a clear product vision to team members & relevant stakeholders.
- Manage dependencies across teams and act as a liaison between the delivery team and business stakeholders.
- Continuously improve the product based on user feedback, A/B testing, and analytics.
- Advocate for business stakeholders by providing timely actionable insights.
- Develop Agile best practices and engage in the spirit of continuous improvement.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Partner with Martech stakeholders to support the adoption and integration of Adobe Target capabilities to deliver personalized experiences.
- Stay informed on Martech trends and industry best practices to help identify opportunities.
- Advocate for the voice of the customer by incorporating user feedback and insights into the product development process.
- Align product deliverables with business needs and priorities.
THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
- 4+ years relevant work experience, including at least 2+ years in a product owner role and experience operating in an agile (scrum) environment.
- Experience in a digital or eCommerce setting; Martech experience and familiarity with Adobe tools is a plus.
- Experience using tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and SharePoint.
- Experience participating in agile settings, such as facilitating ceremonies, managing a backlog, and writing user stories.
- Domain-specific understanding to support backlog development and issue resolution.
- Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams across design, product, & technology.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and align on decisions.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to contribute to team-based solutions.
- Experimental mindset to support innovation, encourage learning, and iterate based on feedback.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience supporting personalization capabilities with Adobe Experience Platform.
- Familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and data segmentation strategies.
The pay range for this position is $88,200.00 - $125,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page:
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.