Fractional Director of Product Management

Chicago, IL

Available for:

  • Consulting (<15 hours per week)

  • Fractional leadership (20-25 hours per week)

Andy is a proven product leader with deep expertise in web, mobile, platform, and data products, driving customer value and business growth across eCommerce, media, non-profits, startups, and agencies. With experience leading products from 0-1 to 10x growth, he specializes in product strategy, team design, and digital transformation, helping organizations transition to product-led models that emphasize customer understanding, operational excellence, and innovation.

As Director of Product Management at Grainger (Zoro.com), Andy led eCommerce product teams responsible for cart, checkout, payment, fulfillment, and account management experiences, ensuring seamless customer journeys and business impact. Throughout his career, he has built and optimized high-performing product teams, applying quantitative and qualitative insights, agile methodologies, and experimentation frameworks to accelerate outcomes.

Andy holds an MBA from Webster University, a Product Strategy certification from Northwestern, and Machine Learning and Generative AI certifications from Stanford Online. Passionate about mentorship and continuous learning, he helps teams develop strong product fundamentals, decision-making frameworks, and sustainable product cultures.

Areas of Expertise:

Brian Root

Brian Root is a seasoned product management executive with a rich history at the helm of digital transformation in tech giants like Amazon and Walmart Labs. As the founder of Rooted in Product, he brings his expertise to early-stage startups and Fortune 100 companies alike, specializing in transforming product visions into reality through strategic leadership and system optimization.

https://www.rootedinproduct.com/brian-root-author-bio
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