Safeway · 10 hours ago
Principal Product Manager – Labor Forecasting
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $226K/yr
10+ years expSafeway, part of Albertsons Companies, is looking for a Principal Product Manager to lead the development of a next-generation labor forecasting system. This role involves defining the product vision and strategy, collaborating with data science and engineering teams, and ensuring operational impact through effective labor management solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the product strategy, vision, and roadmap for a new store labor forecasting system
Partner with Data Science teams to design, build, and iterate on in-house forecasting models, including experimentation with new AI/ML techniques
Collaborate with retail labor, forecasting, and store operations leaders to gather business requirements and validate solutions
Work closely with Engineering and Technology teams to build scalable infrastructure and integrate with scheduling, labor management, and payroll systems
Dive deep into legacy systems to understand existing rules, constraints, and workflows, and guide modernization efforts
Translate complex analytical and technical concepts into clear product requirements and outcomes
Lead product discovery through store visits, interviews, and workshops to deeply understand store-level pain points
Manage the full product lifecycle from concept through launch, measurement, and continuous improvement
Drive alignment and influence across cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of product management experience, including ownership of complex data or platform products
Prior experience leading greenfield initiatives and large-scale legacy system migrations
Strong background working with data science and engineering teams on forecasting, optimization, or analytics-driven products
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and define clarity where none exists
Comfort rolling up sleeves to dive into data, systems, and operational workflows
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Experience in retail, workforce management, labor planning, or adjacent domains strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Company
Safeway
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-30Acquired
1990-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Randy N Anderson
Division CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance - Safeway Northern California Division
Delicia Prater
CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
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