Senior Product Manager - Data Science Search Relevance

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Welcome to Product Management at DICK’S Sporting Goods, where we specialize in delivering retail excellence along every aspect of the customer journey.

Imagine redefining how millions of athletes discover the gear they love. At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we’re on a mission to revolutionize search by transforming how customers connect with our products.

As a Senior Product Manager on the Data Science Search Relevance team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, leading the integration of cutting-edge machine learning models into the search experience across digital touchpoints. You will own search relevance as a data product, partnering closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to power a next‑generation search experience that delivers smarter, more intuitive discovery for athletes and continuously improves through learning.

We are looking for a product leader with strong technical fluency and strategic depth to drive a multi-year evolution of search, spanning natural language processing, semantic understanding, predictive ranking, and personalization at scale.

If you thrive at the intersection of data science, ecommerce and product strategy – and you’re ready to shape the future of retail search – this is your moment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Define and execute a multi-year product vision and roadmap for search relevance, scaling a cohesive ecosystem of data science models and search infrastructure to drive revenue growth.

• Partner closely with data science, engineering and digital stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver measurable business impact.

• Translate complex data science and search concepts into clear business and athlete value, delivering executive-ready narratives that drive alignment, investment, and adoption.

• Establish KPIs to measure value realization and impact of search data science capabilities, improving product discovery efficiency and core commerce metrics.

• Define and monitor metrics to continuously improve search relevance and model performance, including nDCG, MRR, precision and recall.

• Partner with analytics and optimization teams to design and execute A/B tests across digital channels, using experimentation insights to iteratively improve search models and drive incremental sales.

• Own prioritization and tradeoff decisions across search relevance models, experimentation strategy, and platform investments in partnership with data science and engineering leads.

• Develop go-to-market strategies for search features, including rollout, adoption, and performance tracking.

• Manage the product backlog, write effective user stories, and lead sprint planning and agile ceremonies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• 7+ years in product management with 4+ years focused in building machine learning data products for search.

• Proven track record building data solutions at enterprise scale.

• Experience partnering with and presenting to VP and director-level stakeholders across technology and business teams.

Domain Expertise

• Extensive familiarity with search engines (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr or similar) and ecommerce APIs.

• Strong fluency in ecommerce analytics and customer behavior metrics.

• Deep understanding of ecommerce A/B testing methodologies to drive learning and iterative development.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical fluency and ability to discuss development of data science models and pipelines, data architecture, and integration with search APIs.

• Expertise defining and measuring product KPIs that tie to business outcomes.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools (Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Miro).

Product Management Skills

• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-ready narratives and business value propositions.

• Effective facilitation, relationship building and collaboration skills to drive alignment across organizational peers and stakeholder groups.

• Experience writing user stories, managing backlogs, and leading agile ceremonies.

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!