Doug Devine

About Doug Devine

I\'m a results-driven Senior Product Manager with 10+ years of experience transforming complex financial and tax operations through strategic product development and cross-functional leadership. Currently at Kroger, I lead enterprise-wide indirect tax calculation and compliance initiatives, managing API-driven solutions that serve millions of transactions. My expertise spans the full product lifecycle—from leading RFP processes for tax calculation systems and designing compliance reporting suites to managing diverse teams of engineers, designers, and QA professionals. At Nike, I scaled operations by training 1,300+ employees on company-wide changes and created automation solutions that saved weeks per planning cycle. I thrive at the intersection of technology and compliance, translating complex business requirements into technical specifications while building world-class solutions that serve millions of customers globally.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager - Tax

   Kroger

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Directed an agile team of engineers, designers, and QA professionals to develop API-driven, enterprise-wide sales tax calculation, reporting, and filing capabilities+ Developed implementation strategies for reconciliation tools, creating launch plans, training materials, and feedback channels for finance teams+ Led cost-benefit discussions with executive stakeholders to define and track OKRs and KPIs across multiple product life cycles+ Led weekly status meetings with technical and non-technical stakeholders to evaluate product development bottlenecks and recommend growth initiatives to increase operational efficiencyKey Achievements:+ Successfully implemented an end-to-end reconciliation system that ensured financial accuracy while meeting evolving regulatory and audit requirements+ Streamlined monthly indirect tax compliance filings by designing a new tax data reporting suite, demonstrating expertise in reconciliation workflows+ Built a custom application for maintaining accurate tax categorization of all Kroger items based on finance team feedback, improving financial data accuracy

Education

• Boise State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Experience
• Crm
• Data Analysis
• Excel
• Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Microsoft Office
• Business Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Account Reconciliation
• Marketing
• Financial Accounting
• General Ledger
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgets
• Community Outreach