Senior Product Line Manager 1, Global Footwear - Run

Arc'Teryx•Portland, OR

11d•$107,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Product Line Manager 1, Global Footwear - Run, you will contribute in defining the future of our footwear strategy, creating consumer-centric, industry-leading product and stories. You play a lead role in translating athlete insight into products that meets the needs of our guest, elevate brand positioning and deliver the financial and strategic objectives of Arc’teryx. You champion a seamless footwear product creation process, integrated within the brand, guiding the product from vision to strategy and execution. This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on site.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu
5-8 years’ of footwear product experience in a global product management role with a top athletic and/or outdoor brand
Strong footwear product acumen, strong business acuity and a proven ability to make strategic decisions
Strong global consumer and marketplace knowledge
A great eye for product, with a keen understanding of technical knowledge and style sensibility
Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial and retail metrics
Experienced in creating and executing a product strategy and vision, while bringing key stakeholders and team members along in the process
A proven ability to lead and influence multiple stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships
Demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal)
Passion for getting outside and living it
Willing and able to travel regularly, domestically & internationally, to collaborate and engage with partners (up to 35% commitment)

Responsibilities

Driving and championing the end-to-end global footwear product vision, contributing to the strategic direction and leading the product creation process to deliver excellence in product and team
Contributing to the future vision for product through a robust innovation agenda and 5-year product roadmap in collaboration with cross functional partners
Crafting, driving and broadcasting product briefs for each new product that aligns with the category strategy, seasonal story-telling focus, and brand vision, in strong collaboration with design, development and merchandising
Building and executing the product line plan for your category of products
Leading the cross-functional product creation process from concept through to guest, through sharing your expert knowledge of product, the athlete and guest needs
Simplifying product complexity and interdependency, synthesizing diverse perspectives to deliver the best product for the guest
Maintaining, analyzing and communicating a constant focus on our athlete, competition and market, both current and future
Managing key product KPIs, design and production costs relative to the market and guest value proposition
Ensuring product delivers on each stage gate and date, with uncompromised quality and excellence, on time and on budget
Managing the creation of all communication tools across the product creation process milestones for every footwear moment, stage gate and supporting the footwear leadership team in all key events
Leading and executing sample management excellence, within the office, storage rooms, in Vancouver, for every footwear moment, stage gate and/or cross functional need across the end-to-end process
Maintaining data integrity of the product line management systems to ensure product information is accurate and reflected in the appropriate information system
Travelling regularly as required
Creating a culture of unmatched footwear product excellence and consumer knowledge
Contributing to a collective of talented footwear experts to drive the business forward as the category grows

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching
Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan
Access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable
Paid time off
No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore)
Parental leave for birthing and on-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work
Professional development opportunities
Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events)
Employee Belonging Councils
Access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear)