Global Product Line Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mid- and long-term strategies for the business through marketplace and consumer research to identify growth opportunities.
• Build partnerships and gain support from key stakeholders in Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to ensure aligned priorities.
• Own the development and creation of a seasonal line plan, including big ideas, growth drivers, and competitive pricing analysis aligned with strategic direction to meet or exceed revenue and productivity metrics.
• Manage team efforts across all global waypoint and Go-to-Market activities, ensuring calendar deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Support the development of team members, providing timely feedback, career growth support, recognition, and constructive feedback.
• Provide leadership and vision to cross-functional product teams, partnering with peer leaders to ensure strategic execution and accountability.
• Identify best practices to improve communication, operational efficiency, processes, tools, and maintain seamless working relationships.
• Demonstrate effective conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Work cross-functionally on process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years product line management experience in the sportswear, outdoor, or action sports industry.
• At least 4 years of experience in a management role, leading and developing a team.
• Experience managing both individual contributors and managers, including global teams or multiple teams doing similar work.
• Strong business management, product management skills, and demonstrated financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of the consumer, retail environment, and competitive marketplace.
• Thorough knowledge of apparel product creation and commercialization processes, with good working knowledge of Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Retail Merchandising.
• Strong leadership and diplomacy skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems of moderate complexity.
• Effective working relationships with internal and external contacts domestically and internationally.

Nice to Have

• Expert understanding of the global Outerwear Outdoor Industry.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.
• 401k plan with a generous company match.
• EAP+ free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts, and a generous time off program.