Product Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of working and managing a product development process
• Experience using Centric PLM system preferred. Or experience with other PLM systems.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment in order to meet changing demands and timelines
• Experience working with off shore Development teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a Team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office®, E Copy, & Range Tracker
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Integrate seamlessly into the product team as the key ‘Product Development Manager’ component.
• Manage the end-to-end development process in Centric PLM and Range Tracker systems.
• Work directly with the Design Team to create, manage, and update Product Specs/ BOMs for all samples.
• Be the central point of contact between factories and business unit for all product related queries.
• Manage Pricing, Delivery Dates, Product Details and Lineage throughout the Season with necessary adjustments at milestone reviews.
• Partner with Off-Shore PD, Development Engineers, and Product Data Teams to Manage the Buy-Readiness Process ensuring all products are ready for PO.
• Order, Track and manage delivery of all samples for internal use, including Prototype, Milestone, and Sales specific samples
• Own the Product Confirmation process and sign-off final samples for Production. Approve/Reject shoe, material, and construction against standards and specifications.
• Work across Line Management, Design, Merchandising and Sales teams as the go-to product knowledge expert.
• Participate in milestone meetings and merchandising sessions to summarize necessary actions.
• Be involved in daily product team meetings and have an opinion on product direction, color, and material.
• Work on a global team with our counterparts in the UK that make up balance of the Mens Product Team
• Maintain the Product Studio and Manage the Sample flow.
• Provide additional ad hoc support to the business unit in a fast-paced product environment