At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Work Experiences
5+ years of experience in product ownership or product management within Oracle Financials or similar platforms, preferably including Oracle Fusion, EPM, ARCS, FCCS, EPBCS, EDMCS, and OIC.
Experience defining and managing product roadmaps for financial solutions.
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, including vendors, developers, business stakeholders, support teams, integration teams, and solution or system architects.
Experience with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies and backlog management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.
Experience translating business requirements into BRDs and technical specifications.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and delivering high-impact solutions.
Retail experience preferred.
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, as well as SQL.
Experience with product lifecycle management and user story creation.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for financial systems initiatives.
Gather and prioritize requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into actionable user stories.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of system improvements.
Evaluate quarterly releases and recommend features and enhancements for implementation.
Manage the product backlog and lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Monitor product performance and user feedback to support continuous improvement.
Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance, compliance, and security standards.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities for innovation and automation.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance accounting and financial processes.
Contribute to a culture of innovation and experimentation through cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with vendors and external experts to evaluate and implement emerging technologies.
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
Regular office attendance is required.
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Marketing, AI, Information Systems, or related discipline
- 5+ years product ownership or product management experience within Oracle Financials or similar platforms
- Experience with Oracle Fusion, EPM, ARCS, FCCS, EPBCS, EDMCS, and OIC
- Experience defining and managing product roadmaps for financial solutions
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, vendors, developers, business stakeholders, support, integration teams, and solution/system architects
- Experience with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies and backlog management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps
- Experience translating business requirements into BRDs and technical specifications
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Retail experience
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and SQL
- Experience with product lifecycle management and user story creation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
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