Company Overview

Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work. Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you.

In our 35+ years in the industry we have improved over 13 million lives, and we are just getting started. With 5,000+ team members nationwide supporting work disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members. Now is a great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep innovation. #TeamSleepNumber

Position Purpose

The Product Development Manager, SleepIQ Consumer Applications will support the execution of the SleepIQ technology platform while bringing new features and value to the customer. This Product Development Manager will have a passion to help our customer get better sleep and improve their overall well-being through the SleepIQ digital platform. The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting the daily product development activities with the business and engineering teams, while supporting the vision for the product. The Product Development Manager will also collaborate with the teams addressing daily prioritization needs, providing real-time feedback, and answering questions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Champion the SleepIQ consumer app customer experience
• Represent the customer voice through discussions with engineering teams
• Guide new feature development and consumer in-app messaging through understanding and empathizing with the customer
• Support customer experience strategy with leadership
• Support employee and consumer testing to validate customer experience
• Evaluate feature engagement through customer experience usage data and analytics
• Build, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog with engineering team
• Partner effectively with engineering squads across iOT platform, understanding interdependencies to deliver quality customer experience
• Support feature business case development activities through customer experience requirements and ROI calculation
• Drive technical integration by understanding application and API architecture and interdependencies
• Facilitate stakeholder and team communications
• Partner effectively with global, agile, engineering teams to support development activities
• Collaborate with product and program stakeholders to ensure appropriate input on customer experience and product strategy
• Work together with cross functional business teams to support product experience, communications, and training
• Support the development and management of program level project plan

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product development environment - including in the product owner role - with focus on mobile app development desired including iOS, Android, and web platforms
• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous experience or knowledge with Jira, Figma, Test Rail, REST API desired
• iOT platform knowledge and curiosity and understanding of connected cloud-based product platforms
• Experience working in both waterfall and agile development methodologies
• Strong critical thinker that understands the dependencies across projects within program level planning and timelines
• Thoughtful tactical executer with outstanding organizational skills
• Strong communicator who can digest technical details and elevate it to match the audience
• Self-starter with proven track record when driving key multi-functional product initiatives with the complete customer experience at the cornerstone of the work
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of projects; specifically, Microsoft PowerPoint

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel 10% - 15% of the time
• Sleep Number supports a hybrid work arrangement featuring a mix of remote work and on-site work based on personal preference and the requirements of the role

Pay & Benefits

WELLBEING AT SLEEP NUMBER, WITH SLEEP AT THE CENTER

Improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep starts with you. We strive to infuse wellbeing into all aspects of our culture championing your emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health.

By joining Team Sleep Number, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive wellbeing package including, but not limited to comprehensive health plan options, 401(k) Plan with discretionary company match, incentive eligibility paid time off and much more:

• A free Sleep Number 360® Smart Bed for team members, and additional product discounts for friends and family throughout the year.
• Emotional wellbeing resources to help you balance life, such as free access to therapy, family care concierge and discounted childcare.
• Financial support when you need it the most - paid parental leave, time to recover from an illness or injury, and saving for lifes expected & unexpected adventures.
• Opportunities for connection in and outside of work through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and volunteerism in our communities.
• Career development supported by our tuition reimbursement program. and continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate roles.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number's policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.