Job Description
Company Background Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com. Position Purpose The Sr. Manager of Product Management - NAPA Store Experience leads the strategy and delivery of innovative products that support store associates and enhance customer experiences. This role drives value across key store touchpoints—including point of sale, delivery dispatch and route planning, and phone/order management—while improving sales, efficiency, and satisfaction. As a senior product leader, this individual aligns business, customer, and technology priorities, leads high-performing product teams, and fosters cross-functional collaboration. They are responsible for attracting and developing top talent, guiding product strategy and execution, driving change and process improvement, and delivering high-impact solutions that support one of the world's largest automotive and industrial parts operations.
Responsibilities, & Key Accountabilities:
Strategy and Planning Partners with business and technical leaders to identify and plan capabilities for short- and long-term needs Develops and executes strategic plans aligned to key objectives and budget expectations Drives business growth by applying domain expertise and translating vision into action Ensures strategic alignment across functions and leadership Connects cross-functional insights to maintain a holistic business view Leverages market research, vendor engagement, and industry knowledge to inform strategy Builds and manages strategic vendor partnerships aligned to enterprise objectives Delivery and Execution Defines and communicates value propositions, OKRs, success metrics, and outcomes Establishes and improves sustainable, repeatable, and reliable processes Drives operational excellence to meet metrics, support internal teams, and prioritize external customer needs Clearly articulates business value and strategy to teams and stakeholders People Leads, mentors, and develops direct reports, including performance reviews and development planning Sets and aligns strategic direction for the team while attracting and retaining top talent Drives cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, UX, etc.) to deliver value and remove obstacles Champions modern software development practices and continuous learning Advocates for end users and stakeholders, ensuring product decisions reflect customer needs Manages stakeholder expectations and prioritization based on business value and user impact Coaches junior team members in product strategy, analysis, and execution Supports ongoing improvement efforts and other assigned responsibilities Location:
GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office. We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule. Desired Qualifications & Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience 10+ years of relevant experience Deep expertise in point-of-sale systems for large retail organizations Strong leadership of Product Managers across multiple products in modern, agile software environments Proven ability to set vision, solve complex problems, drive innovation, and deliver actionable solutions Skilled in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities Effective communicator and influencer across functional and technical teams Experienced in cross-functional product design and development Strong capability in defining goals, metrics, and analytics to measure product value Proficient in omnichannel (B2C, B2B, in-store) product discovery, user story management, competitive analysis, and mentoring junior team members Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.
