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Sr. Director, Digital Product Management

Zoro.com, Chicago, IL, United States


Company Summary

Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts, and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started!

Job Summary We are seeking a Sr. Director of Digital Product Management to lead our Digital Experience product portfolio, driving measurable business outcomes through customer‑centric innovation.

This leader will be accountable for:

Defining and executing product strategy aligned to company goals and OKRs

Prioritizing initiatives that deliver against key business KPIs (conversion, revenue, retention, customer satisfaction)

Building and scaling high‑performing product teams

Driving operational excellence and standardization across the product organization

Driving adoption of experimentation and model‑driven decisioning, using A/B testing and analytics to continuously improve performance of AI‑enabled features

Leading transformational change in how we discover, build, and deliver digital experiences

Operating as a strategic partner to executive leadership while also being a hands‑on leader for the teams—ensuring we solve the right problems for our customers while delivering meaningful business impact

Primary Responsibilities Product Strategy & Business Impact

Define and evolve a clear, data‑driven product strategy for the Digital Experience domain

Align roadmaps to company OKRs and KPIs, ensuring measurable impact on growth and customer outcomes

Drive prioritization frameworks that balance customer value, business impact, and technical investment

Establish strong product discovery practices to ensure we consistently work on the highest‑value opportunities

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Directors and Product Managers

Build a high‑performing, outcome‑oriented product culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement

Set clear expectations for product excellence, including discovery, delivery, and stakeholder communication

Cross‑functional leadership across Engineering, Design, Merchandising, Analytics, Marketing, and Category Management teams to deliver integrated solutions

Serve as a key leader in enterprise prioritization and planning, ensuring alignment across business units

Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment on tradeoffs, investments, and sequencing

Operational Excellence & Standardization

Establish and scale best‑in‑class product management practices, tools, and frameworks

Drive consistency in how teams define success, measure outcomes, and communicate progress

Improve organizational efficiency through clear processes, governance, and decision‑making models

Champion a data‑informed and customer‑obsessed culture across teams

Transformation & Change Leadership

Lead organizational and product transformation initiatives to modernize how we build and deliver digital experiences

Introduce and embed modern product operating models (e.g., empowered teams, continuous discovery, outcome‑based roadmaps)

Drive adoption of experimentation, analytics, and iterative delivery practices

Inspire teams and stakeholders through change with clarity, vision, and execution discipline

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in product management, digital, or related fields

10+ years leading and scaling high‑performing product teams

Proven track record of driving business outcomes through digital products in an eCommerce or marketplace environment

Experience leading cross‑functional teams and enterprise‑level initiatives

Demonstrated success driving organizational transformation and operating model evolution

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect customer needs to business outcomes

Expertise in prioritization, roadmap management, and KPI‑driven decision‑making

Deep experience with product discovery, experimentation, and data‑driven development

Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels

High ownership mindset with a bias for action and results

Total Rewards Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive.

In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment

Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents. We also support growing your family through access to adoption assistance program

6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist and Wellhub portal membership to support your mental and emotional wellbeing

At least 18 paid time off days annually for full‑time employees and 6 company holidays per year

6% company contribution to a 401K Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required

Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and access to financial counseling, education, and tools

Charitable Gift Program – match gift to an eligible educational, cultural, community health, and human service organizations

Employee discounts and admission to various civic and cultural institutions around Chicago

Zoro office perks including coffee bar, beer on tap, unlimited snacks, access to the onsite gym, and incredible city skyline views

Our Culture Zoro was founded in 2011 with a simple idea: make it easy for businesses to get the tools, parts, and supplies they need to keep things running. We’ve grown by staying curious, moving quickly, and solving everyday challenges in smart, practical ways. Backed by W.W. Grainger and inspired by our endless assortment business model, we’re on a clear path toward our next big milestone: $2 billion in revenue—and beyond.

At Zoro, we don’t just follow a playbook—we help build it. You’ll get to work on real problems with a supportive team that shares ideas freely, learns from each other, and celebrates wins together. Our culture is grounded in values that guide how we show up every day:

Winning & Learning Together ,

Being Customer Obsessed ,

Being Transparent , and

Taking Ownership . We don’t have all the answers, but we’re always asking good questions.

Zoro’s culture has been recognized by Fortune, Best Places to Work, and Built In Chicago—but the recognition we care about most comes from our team members, who make this place what it is.

We also know that flexibility matters. Our hybrid work model gives you space to focus and the flexibility to live your life—asking team members to be onsite at least two days a week. Our Chicago HQ (right above Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Accenture Tower) is always open and ready for connection, collaboration, or just a good cup of coffee.

At Zoro, we’re growing fast toward big aspirations — and we’re continuously excited about the new challenges we get to solve together.

Location & Pay Range Illinois

$189,600—$315,900 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview, or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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