What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ralph Lauren Senior Product Management Manager, Footwear position at BoF Careers?
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Responsible for leading end-to-end product lifecycle across Polo Men's and Polo Women's footwear. Drives alignment across design, development, sourcing, and planning to ensure product is delivered on time, meets brand standards, and achieves commercial and margin targets. Acting as a key connector across teams to deliver best-in-class product creation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Brand-Level Product Ownership
Advanced proficiency in PLM systems Ability to partner cross-functionally to support costing targets, margin goals, and system improvements Highly detail-oriented with strong process discipline across seasons and assortments Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment at senior levels Confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Responsible for leading end-to-end product lifecycle across Polo Men's and Polo Women's footwear. Drives alignment across design, development, sourcing, and planning to ensure product is delivered on time, meets brand standards, and achieves commercial and margin targets. Acting as a key connector across teams to deliver best-in-class product creation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Brand-Level Product Ownership
- Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle for Polo Men's and Polo Women's footwear from concept through commercialization
- Ensure alignment to brand vision while driving consistency in execution across both businesses
- Identify opportunities to scale core product, improve efficiencies, and support volume growth Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Design, Development, Sourcing, and Planning to align on seasonal priorities, timelines, and product strategies
- Act as key point of contact across brands to ensure clear communication and execution
- Proactively identify risks and drive solutions to maintain on-time delivery Team Oversight & Support
- Provide direction and support to team in clarifying priorities, timelines, and deliverables
- Elevate team execution through strong organization, accountability, and best practice sharing
- Step in as needed to resolve escalations or critical path challenges Sample & Production Execution
- Oversee sample development from proto through SMS/SRS and bulk handoff
- Ensure timely creation and management of POs, factory communication, and sample tracking
- Partner with factories and regional teams to mitigate delays, manage risks, and maintain quality standards PLM & Data Management
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of product data within PLM systems across both brands
- Oversee BOM creation, costing inputs, and product setup in alignment with brand direction
- Support costing processes in partnership with development and sourcing teams Materials & Development Coordination
- Support seasonal material development strategies, including research, sourcing, and vendor alignment
- Maintain accurate and centralized material libraries and seasonal files
- Participate in readiness meetings to ensure materials and product data are aligned Commercialization & Product Readiness
- Ensure all products are prepared for SRS and bulk production with proper approvals in place
- Coordinate fit sessions, wear testing, and proto reviews to ensure product meets quality and comfort standards
- Drive accountability across teams to deliver production-ready goods
Advanced proficiency in PLM systems Ability to partner cross-functionally to support costing targets, margin goals, and system improvements Highly detail-oriented with strong process discipline across seasons and assortments Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment at senior levels Confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment