Sr. Manager, Product Development

kate spade new york•New York, NY

3d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Manager is an individual contributor responsible for the product development process from initial design concept to commercialization. Responsible for the production of samples and bulk. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development & Production to act as a key cross-functional partner for Design, Merchandising, Materials and Technical Teams. Executes product development activities based on strategies and priorities set by Director of PD. Supports Director of PD in creation and implementation of sourcing strategy. Manages all aspects of development while engaging Design to ensure aesthetic intent. Creates and maintains seasonal calendars to ensure timeliness of deliverable with project management office collaborating cross functional with all business stake holders. Aligns cross-functionally on the execution of development and implementation of strategies to drive decision-making.

Requirements

10+ years experience in product development, costing, and production
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization
Attention to detail
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Strong, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
Strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific timelines
Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve
Work out of the box, multitask and juggle ad hoc projects and processes for quick accurate turnaround
Advanced computer skills, tech pack and/or BOM building experience, PLM, Microsoft Access, Outlook, Excel

Responsibilities

Attend Design Card hand off and record details needed for product launch with external supplier.
Coordinate with Tech and Materials Management the sending of development packages, materials and trims to sample rooms and Service Providers.
Launch and manages the timely delivery of samples, mockups and other submits from sample facilities.
Track all proto, line opening, fit, pre-production sample deliveries.
Create and maintain development and production WIP charts in excel.
Support the review of prototypes to meet Product Development Timeline milestones.
Coordinate workload, communication and direction directly to factories both overseas and domestic.
Attend fittings guiding CFT on product cost and timing for product approval.
Lead weekly cross functional team PTM meeting.
Create and maintain of Bill of Materials in EcVision system.
Review Weekly WIP submissions from external suppliers for development and production delivery status, updating master WIP with all details.
Collect and evaluate costing for accuracy of materials at proto, Line Opening, fit and final cost stages.
Create and maintain seasonal costing chart from early development, proto, line opening, fit , and final cost stages.
Set target cost for both materials and styles taking guidance and final approval from PD Director.
Submit Working Cost in EcVision system at proto, line opening, fit, and final cost stages.
Manage and mentor team of coordinators.
Attend seasonal buy review meetings guiding Merch and GMP on product MOQ and manufacturing allocation.
Supports the investigation and development of new SP’s.