Jennifer Patchen, MS

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States19 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 14+ years of experience in digital product and technology leadership.
  • Proven track record in enhancing e-commerce operations and customer experiences.
  • Expert in leading cross-functional teams and driving product innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned E-commerce and Digital Strategy leader with extensive experience in product management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementTechnical Product ManagementE-commerce StrategyE-commerce OptimizationE-commerce OperationsE-commerce ManagementProduct MarketingProduct Strategy

Other Skills

Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile ApplicationsMarket ResearchCross-functional Team LeadershipEnterprise SoftwareDigital TechnologyScrumCustomer AcquisitionInterpersonal SkillsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Confluence

About

As a digital product and technology leader, I get to live my passion every day of reimagining the future. In my current role at Levi Strauss & Co., I lead teams focused on accelerating engineering excellence through Developer Experience & Productivity, Enterprise Integrations, Quality Engineering, Release Management and Observability. Previously at Levi’s, I led Product and Platform teams on to bigger and better consumer and customer experiences across our e-commerce, retail and wholesale channels. With 14+ years' experience overall in the retail industry, I have further championed digital businesses at Gap, Inc., Gymboree, Timbuk2 and premium emerging brands, through digital strategy, product innovation and technology delivery.

Experience

Levi strauss & co.

3 roles

Senior Director, Shared Platforms & Services

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr

Director, Technical Product Management

Promoted

May 2021Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • As the Director of Technical Product Management at Levi Strauss & Co., I am responsible for leading the development of our technology vision via our roadmaps and enterprise architecture, and for designing measurement frameworks to assess the value of what we achieve.
  • I develop the technical product management structure and discipline required to drive excellence in product and platform strategy and execution. To achieve this, I collaborate with company leaders on our technology vision, at the enterprise and platform levels, to scale our digital business.
  • In addition, I conceptualize TPM frameworks and our portfolio planning process to transform our technology stack and investment management, as well as leveraging key metrics to measure success and iterate on improvements.
  • I also directly lead teams supporting global ecommerce (site and app), retail and wholesale channels, including operations, order management & fulfillment, point of sale, marketing, marketplaces, microservices and consumer data platforms, creating end-to-end product roadmaps connecting business needs and goals. Furthermore, I work with these domain teams and across the Digital portfolio to ensure we achieve these roadmaps.
  • My key accomplishments in this role include championing the creation of the Technical Product Management team and leading the recruitment and development of a 30-person team from scratch, optimizing IT investment while integrating strategies for business and technology.
  • Awards & Recognition:
  • LS&CO-Wide Performance Award (2025)
  • IT-Level "A Cut Above" for exceptional performance (2023)
  • LS&CO-Wide Impact Award (2023)
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+43

Product Management Lead, Digital Wholesale

Mar 2019May 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • In my role as a Product Management Lead for Digital Wholesale at Levi Strauss & Co., I oversaw the successful transition of a $250M+ long-tail wholesale account portfolio to a self-service model, which involved integrating order fulfillment tracking, account management, and support routing. This resulted in a significant improvement in customer experience and time savings.
  • Additionally, I facilitated website analytics implementation by defining business and technical requirements, creating a 4-course training series, and promoting the development of a new suite for reporting and data-driven decision-making. I also coordinated and launched a personalization pilot, which included contract negotiation, requirements gathering, and project management. This resulted in a 27% increase in revenue per visit, leading to a global rollout of the capability.
  • Lastly, I participated in the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Taskforce for 2 years, where I promoted cultural awareness and representation.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementMobile ApplicationsMarket Research+44

Gap

Product Management Lead, Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Feb 2018Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • During my tenure as Product Management Lead at Gap, Inc., I oversaw the website migration of multiple brands to Salesforce Commerce Cloud, leading to improved conversion rates and scalability. I also developed product strategies for Gap and Banana Republic UK and EU websites, which resulted in an enhanced consumer experience. Utilizing my analytical skills, I provided valuable insights on website performance and translated business and customer needs into functional requirements and user stories, collaborating with development teams to implement technical solutions.
  • As the product owner, I also provided leadership oversight of regression and client testing to guarantee error-free releases and initiated critical change management activities, including training and documentation.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+44

American giant

2 roles

Director of Ecommerce Operations

Promoted

Feb 2016Feb 2018 · 2 yrs · On-site

  • Leveraging management experience in my role as the Director of Ecommerce Operations, I was responsible for overseeing a cross-functional team consisting of enterprise development, operations, and merchandising professionals, while effectively managing the departmental expenditures and Ecommerce budget forecast.
  • I utilized analytical analysis, consumer feedback, and industry trends to define and execute the ecommerce roadmap, exceeding industry benchmarks for conversion growth and doubling mobile standards.
  • One of my initiatives was to facilitate the 2s load times for the website, which helped to improve overall website design and mobile UX. This initiative led to increased customer engagement and sales. Additionally, I led the revamp of website elements, which further enhanced the customer experience.
  • Furthermore, I established KPIs and developed a comprehensive testing roadmap to optimize performance and quantify ROI on key initiatives. This approach helped increase website performance and improved the overall customer experience.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+44

Ecommerce Manager

May 2015Feb 2016 · 9 mos · On-site

  • Working as an Ecommerce Manager for American Giant, I successfully built the ecommerce department from the ground up, including hiring and training IT Engineering personnel. This resulted in a streamlined operation and process simplification.
  • I also spearheaded a website migration from Magento to Salesforce Commerce Cloud and effectively oversaw the update of system architecture related to order management and warehouse platforms by supervising an external development team.
  • Moreover, I generated a comprehensive go-to-market calendar for new content and product launches, consistently releasing fresh, engaging content and products, driving traffic and increasing ecommerce sales.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+43

Timbuk2

2 roles

Ecommerce & Retail Planning Associate Manager

Promoted

Jan 2015Apr 2015 · 3 mos · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • For the Ecommerce & Retail Planning Associate Manager role, I integrated revenue, margin, and product assortment strategies, leading to significant revenue and profit margin increases. I shared important product data and insights with the wider team, leading to improved product launches and build-outs. Additionally, I built strong relationships with vendor partners, executing buying proposals and assortment strategies effectively. Finally, I collaborated with the Creative team to tell engaging product stories, increasing conversion rates and order value.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+43

Ecommerce Merchandiser

Aug 2013Jan 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • As an Ecommerce Merchandiser, I led project management efforts during the transition to Salesforce Commerce Cloud. This involved overseeing analytics implementation, data migration, and website merchandising, which boosted overall sales efficiency. Additionally, I exceeded monthly and yearly revenue targets by managing website performance and ensuring product availability. I demonstrated expertise in planning and forecasting at the department, category, and product levels, which helped drive goals. Furthermore, I established effective multi-channel marketing strategies, which led to increased traffic and conversion rates.
Competitive AnalysisProduct LaunchAgile MethodologiesDemandwareAgile Project ManagementMobile Applications+41

Envoy

Marketing Consultant

Aug 2012Jun 2013 · 10 mos · San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid

The gymboree corporation

Assistant Merchandiser

Jan 2012Jul 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • As an Assistant Merchandiser, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the seasonal product development process for Baby Boy and Kid Boy departments. This involved developing and executing a comprehensive merchandising strategy that boosted sales revenue. I also used internal management reporting of selling trends by department, classification, and line to improve product pricing and inventory management, increasing gross margin while reducing excess inventory. Additionally, I conducted a competitive analysis to develop and position products successfully within the market.
  • I partnered with the Marketing team to develop promotional campaigns that increased market share and brand awareness. Moreover, I worked with store and web marketing teams to improve customer engagement and satisfaction rates through product presentation and gaining customer insights.
Competitive AnalysisMarket ResearchCross-functional Team LeadershipDigital TechnologyProduct MarketingCustomer Acquisition+24

Lemoncrate

Marketing Consultant

Jan 2012Jul 2012 · 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

Symphony commerce

Merchandising Manager

Aug 2011Dec 2011 · 4 mos · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • In my role as a Merchandising Manager, I was responsible for managing the entire merchandising pipeline, which included sourcing, buying, and forecasting. I extensively analyzed past sales data and used it as a sales and merchandising team guideline. I played a key role in developing the Symphony Commerce consumer experience by directing copy and visual merchandising. Within a month, I implemented Salesforce and took ownership of all aspects of setup and training of the Sales team. Additionally, I managed marketing initiatives, including email, advertising, strategic partnerships, and social media channels to build the audience and meet sales goals.

Mamasource

Market Development Associate

Aug 2010Aug 2011 · 1 yr · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

  • As a Market Development Associate, I designed and conducted a research campaign across 14 local markets to identify our key customers, gather their feedback and internal data, and gain market knowledge. I used this information to increase demand, identify trends, and recommend market strategy, positioning, and messaging. Additionally, I assisted the Merchandising Manager with developing deals for our audience, including sourcing, reviewing sales data, forecasting, creating the promotion mix, and rating deal quality. As part of my responsibilities, I managed all social-media platforms with over 140,000 fans and a network of more than 900 bloggers. Lastly, I revised all content for the Mamasource community website and regional content for the Sweet Deals website.

University of richmond

Library Assistant

May 2009Aug 2009 · 3 mos · Richmond, VA

The messenger, ur board of publications

Editor in Chief

May 2008May 2009 · 1 yr

Interpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCollaborationCommunication

The scottish parliament

Intern

Oct 2007Dec 2007 · 2 mos

Interpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCollaborationCommunication

Ur bonner center for civic engagement

Student Coordinator

Oct 2006May 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Digital TechnologyInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkLeadershipCollaboration+1

Nebraska state historical society

Publications Intern

May 2006Jul 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

Interpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCollaborationCommunication

Central virginia legal aid society

Intern

Oct 2005May 2009 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Digital TechnologyInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkCollaborationCommunication

Education

The University of Edinburgh

Master of Science - MS — Management (Marketing)

Jan 2009Jan 2010

University of Richmond

B.A — English and History

Jan 2005Jan 2009

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