What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Line Manager 1, Global Footwear - Run position at ARC'TERYX?
Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:
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.
Meet your future team:
The Global Footwear product management team defines consumer product opportunities and transforms athlete insights into innovative product visions and strategies. By driving the product journey from concept to execution, the team ensures innovation and performance are seamlessly integrated into the line. We optimize the product creation process and resources to craft consumer-centric strategies that maximize marketplace opportunities. By developing seasonal line plans, balancing style counts and price points and forecasting assortments to align with market demands and product flow plans, we deliver a product range that meets both consumer needs and business goals.
\n- 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
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu, with 5-8 years’ of footwear product experience in a global product management role with a top athletic and/or outdoor brand
- You have strong footwear product acumen, strong business acuity and a proven ability to make strategic decisions
- You have strong global consumer and marketplace knowledge
- You have a great eye for product, with a keen understanding of technical knowledge and style sensibility
- You have strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial and retail metrics
- You are experienced in creating and executing a product strategy and vision, while bringing key stakeholders and team members along in the process
- You have a proven ability to lead and influence multiple stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships
- You demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration.
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- You have excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
- You are willing and able to travel regularly, domestically & internationally, to collaborate and engage with partners (up to 35% commitment)
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
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