Director, Product - HOKA Road Footwear

Deckers Brands•Portland, OR

3d•$154,700 - $208,800•Hybrid

About The Position

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. As Director of Product for Road at HOKA, you will write the next chapter of disruptive, beloved footwear experiences for our highest volume category. You’ll lead a stellar team into the future, delivering unique high-performance solutions to road runners and elite athletes around the world. This role is all about exemplifying the spirit, creativity, and collaboration core to HOKA, and making a meaningful impact on the brand, the team, and the global running community. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5-7 years related experience in performance footwear product line management and/or merchandising with a strong product background.
1-3 years people management experience required.
Strong experience working with athletes preferred.
Team leader with experience fostering and attracting talent.
Proven critical thinking skills with regards to unique product solutions.
Clear and concise communicator with proven negotiation and influencing skills; easily adapts to needs of different audiences.
Experience cultivating consumer insights and leveraging them to create thoughtful product briefs and brand buy-in.
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed alignment.
Strong presentation skills – ability to confidently communicate complex technical concepts and strategic direction.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong experience working with athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a best-in-class Performance Road PLM team, mentoring, coaching, and empowering five PLMs of various experience levels.
Guide the team to deliver exemplary briefs and presentations for key GTM gates, modeling an always-on approach to product scrutiny and education.
Co-create and execute seasonal and long-range line plans for Road/Race, partnering with the Sr. Product Director to craft consumer-first Road strategy.
Drive consumer engagement to deliver product-informing insights and build competitor awareness through regular market travel and research.
Model and practice exceptional cross-functional communication, driving alignment across multiple teams in a matrixed environment.
Be a role model for delivering hard feedback in a timely, empathetic manner and manage complex projects, demonstrating PLM excellence.
Represent HOKA Road Product with confidence, leading presentations at all key GTM gates and building excitement for the category through engaging PR interactions and interviews.
Help develop a strong HOKA Road/Track Racing strategy, working with Athlete PLM to strengthen relationships with Sports Marketing and Athletes.
Drive toward competitive Race solutions across Road and Track, managing relationships with WA and ensuring compliance of all key product.