Group Product Manager - Argos Commercial

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Think about the scale it takes to feed the nation. The level of data, transactions and variety involved. Then you’ll realise this is a modern software engineering environment, because it has to be. We’ve made significant investment in the standards and principles that shape how we work. We iterate, learn, experiment and champion ways of working such as Agile, Scrum and XP. So you can look forward to exciting opportunities across everything from AI to reusable tech.

Role Overview

As a Group Product Manager within Argos Commercial, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of our digital transformation in this space. You will line manage other Product Managers or Senior Product Managers, ensuring that our strategy continues to meet the needs of our customers and drives business growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for operations and creating innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product strategy and vision for Argos Commercial, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of product managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, design, data, operations and Argos Change & Improvement, to deliver high‑quality impactful technology products.
• Conduct market research and analyse customer and colleague feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and new features.
• Define and prioritise the product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Monitor and analyse key performance metrics to measure success and make data‑driven decisions.
• Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Stay up to date with industry trends (including use of AI and agentic commerce) and best practices to ensure we remain competitive and innovative.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in product management, with a history of successfully managing and prioritising investment in a blend of in‑house developed applications, SaaS platforms and legacy technologies.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong understanding of technology investment processes; including capital return on investment and the construction of business cases.
• Passion for digital innovation and a deep understanding of modern product development practices, including agentic AI.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Extensive understanding of the GM retail market, including innovation trends (e.g. agentic commerce) and competitive landscape.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at one of the UK’s most loved retailers.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and growth.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the future of Argos.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new – whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business – and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits.

Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We’ve also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance‑related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well as access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

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