Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management - Converse
About The Position
The Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management will lead and develop a high-performing team of product managers and directors while connecting Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional Business teams. Together, they shape a focused global footwear portfolio that balances consumer relevance, innovation, commercial performance, and brand integrity. We are looking for a highly strategic, consumer-focused product leader who can set a clear global vision and turn brand and business priorities into an impactful footwear portfolio. This leader brings deep expertise in product strategy, franchise and category management, product creation, merchandising, and commercialization. They can identify growth opportunities through consumer insights, market trends, competitive analysis, and cultural shifts, then translate those insights into compelling products and narratives. They know how to simplify complex portfolios, establish product ladders and pricing architecture, and balance heritage, innovation, profitability, and commercial potential. The ideal candidate leads with clarity and accountability, builds strong teams, and influences senior stakeholders through thoughtful recommendations and data-driven business cases. They thrive in a global, matrixed organization and inspire cross-functional partners to deliver world-class footwear products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products, including 5+ years leading global product management or merchandising organizations.
- Proven experience managing multi-category global product portfolios and building and scaling major product franchises.
- Strong understanding of footwear creation, merchandising, product lifecycle management, and commercialization, with experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Business Administration or another advanced business degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and execution of the global footwear product strategy.
- Build a consumer-led, franchise-focused portfolio and unite teams around the decisions, roadmaps, and creation milestones that drive sustainable growth, marketplace relevance, and brand distinction.
- Define the global footwear product strategy and develop a multi-year roadmap across key franchises and categories.
- Simplify and prioritize the portfolio to create greater consumer clarity and business impact.
- Establish franchise growth plans, product ladders, pricing architecture, and innovation pathways while identifying whitespace opportunities.
- Translate consumer behaviors, market trends, competitive insights, and cultural shifts into clear product opportunities and compelling consumer propositions.
- Partner with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional Business teams to align the portfolio and respond to local market needs.
- Lead product creation gate reviews, product prioritization decisions, and key business milestones from development through commercialization.
- Develop product managers and directors while building a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
