Product Manager – Women’s Training Apparel (Retail Product Lines) [210024]

Location: Beaverton, OR (On-site, 4/1 hybrid schedule)

Duration: Contract (covering FTE leave; extension possible but not guaranteed)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to join the Women’s Training Apparel creation team, focused on building world-class performance products for elite and everyday athletes. This is a high-visibility role that blends product strategy, consumer insight, and cross-functional execution to bring innovative apparel to life in the retail market.

You will play a key role in shaping seasonal product direction, supporting category strategy, and ensuring product excellence from concept through go-to-market.

What You’ll Do

Product Strategy & Seasonal Line Ownership

• Support and help define seasonal product strategies for Women’s Training Apparel
• Contribute to building cohesive product assortments that balance athlete performance needs and retail opportunities
• Translate consumer insights and marketplace trends into actionable product direction
  
  

Cross-Functional Product Leadership

• Lead and participate in product reviews, line planning sessions, and cross-functional meetings
• Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical Development teams to ensure alignment across the product creation process
• Manage timelines, calendars, and key milestones across the product lifecycle
  
  

Consumer & Market Insight Integration

• Analyze consumer behavior, athlete feedback, and competitive trends to inform product decisions
• Stay closely connected to women’s training and performance culture to anticipate evolving needs
• Use insights to shape product storytelling and assortment decisions
  
  

Business & Retail Execution

• Apply retail math principles to support pricing, margin, and assortment decisions
• Help ensure product line architecture supports both business objectives and consumer demand
• Support product readiness for go-to-market execution
  
  

Influence & Communication

• Develop clear, compelling visual tools and presentations to guide cross-functional decision-making
• Communicate effectively across teams and leadership levels, both verbally and in writing
• Help drive alignment in ambiguous or fast-changing environments
  
  

What You Bring

• 5–6 years of experience in product management or apparel product creation roles
• Strong experience in apparel, sportswear, or performance product environments
• Proven ability to manage seasonal product lines or assortments
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior and competitive marketplace dynamics
• Experience working with Design, Merchandising, and Development teams in a cross-functional environment
• Comfort with Excel, Keynote (or equivalent tools), and retail math concepts
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple timelines simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or related field)
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with women’s performance apparel, especially sports bras
• Strong passion for women’s fitness, training culture, and athlete-driven product design
• Experience in product innovation or new category development
• Prior experience with major global apparel or sportswear brands
  
  

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the center of women’s training apparel creation, helping shape products that empower athletes at every level. You’ll collaborate with passionate teams across design, merchandising, and development to deliver innovative, performance-driven apparel that resonates with consumers and performs in the marketplace.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.