Product Line Manager Basketball

PUMA•Boston, MA

2d•$62,700 - $83,380

About The Position

The Product Line Manager supports and manages product creation for PUMA Hoops apparel lines, collaborating with the Apparel PLM team and global cross-functional partners. The role owns assigned apparel ranges, maintains accurate product information, and helps ensure seasonal timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met. It also contributes to process improvements and supports the team's evolving business needs. The position calls for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented professional with experience in apparel product line management, product development, merchandising, or a related area. A passion for basketball culture, sportswear, and fashion is valued. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. The hiring-range base pay is $62,700–$83,380, plus bonus and benefits. Pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Fashion, Business, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in apparel product line management, product development, merchandising, or a related role; sportswear industry experience is preferred.
Strong organizational and detail-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong work ethic, hands-on approach, and willingness to take initiative and support the team.
Accountability, dependability, a proactive mindset, and commitment to high-quality work.
Collaborative approach, strong relationship-building, and effective cross-functional communication skills.
Resourcefulness and a solution-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for basketball culture, sportswear, and the fashion industry.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally occasionally, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Sportswear industry experience.
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Apparel PLM team to support an efficient product creation process across global PUMA Hoops apparel lines.
Own and manage product creation for assigned apparel ranges, keeping timelines, deliverables, and product information accurate and up to date.
Maintain product information systems and work with GTM and cross-functional partners to meet key deadlines.
Partner with Design, Development, Sports Marketing, and Merchandising teams to progress products, troubleshoot challenges, and deliver seasonal objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and support broader team priorities.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-first environment, taking ownership while remaining flexible to support evolving business needs.