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Product Manager Personalization Experience

Ulta Beauty

Bolingbrook, IL
Full Time
Senior
119k-157k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The tech team is critical to our scalability, recognized as a 'mature start-up,' fostering interdepartmental exposure, collaboration, agility, and innovation. The Product Manager of Personalization Experience will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of marketing technology products that enhance customer engagement and personalization across digital touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the overall vision and roadmap for Martech products, focusing on achieving key metrics such as OKRs and user adoption rates.
  • Ensure Martech solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.
  • Identify opportunities to drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement through innovative technology solutions.
  • Partner with marketing, analytics, and IT teams to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical specifications.
  • Supervise the development, implementation, and optimization of Martech tools such as Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), Adobe Target, and Product Recommendation Engine.
  • Collaborate with marketing and digital merchandising teams to drive personalized experiences across all touchpoints.
  • Oversee and mentor a team of Product Owners and Product Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Support agile teams by preparing content, structure, and goals for product demos.
  • Oversee the creation of user stories, technical specifications, and documentation to guide development efforts.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop Product Owners and Product Analysts through coaching, knowledge transfer, and actionable feedback.
  • Conduct continuous market research and competitive analysis to inform and refine the product roadmap.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and commerce developments to identify new opportunities.
  • Advocate for and drive the adoption of innovative tools and practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Leverage technological advancements to drive incremental sales growth and enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Align product strategies with measurable business outcomes, ensuring long-term value creation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 3+ years in a digital product management role and 2+ years managing teams.
  • Strong understanding of retail, e-commerce, or beauty industry marketing strategies.
  • Familiarity with Martech platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), Adobe Target, and Email Service Providers (ESPs), including integration practices.
  • Proven ability to create and execute product visions, strategies, and roadmaps that achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Exceptional skill in analyzing user metrics and turning them into actionable insights, including the use of A/B testing and analytics platforms.
  • Experience working in an agile (scrum) development environment, preferably within large organizations.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving organizational change and fostering a high-performing team culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and grow team members, maximizing their potential.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders and navigate complex decisions effectively.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in digital and Martech domains.
  • Ability to stay curious and motivated, working independently and across cross-functional teams to drive progress and results.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a focus on clarity and impact.
  • A visionary who can balance long-term strategic goals with immediate business needs.

Nice to Have

  • MBA or Master's degree in Strategy, Management, or a related field.
  • Certification in Agile and Scrum development practices.
  • Experience in digital product design, user experience (UX), and customer research to inform product strategy and enhance user engagement.

Benefits & Perks

  • The pay range for this position is $119,300.00 - $156,700.00 per year.
  • Opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the company's bonus plan.
  • 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 benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

Working at Ulta Beauty

We are a place where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and strategic thinking. We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 29, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
Salary119k-157k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Ulta Beauty

Website

ulta.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

Industry

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers

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