Senior Product Development Manager

The Apparel Product Manager ensures efficient execution of the product development process, from concept handoff through production completion. This role focuses on product development, administrative oversight, development/production tracking, and accountability of Asia-based product teams, driving accuracy, efficiency, and quality throughout the lifecycle. Success will be measured by adherence to the development calendar, sample accuracy, information accuracy, and process efficiency, on-time delivery and margin

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Calendar Management

• Own and manage the product development calendar and SOPs in partnership with Asia team members, track milestones from tech pack or fabric submission through production approvals, and commerciality, and delivery
• Ensure all checkpoints (proto, fit, SMS, PPS) are delivered on time and accurately.
• Hold Asia-based teams accountable to deadlines and escalate risks proactively.
• Lead product development effort for some full package customers.
• Manage daily communication with factory partners and Asia-based development teams to ensure execution against timelines, quality standards, and costing targets

Sample & Quality Control

• Track and evaluate all sample submissions against tech packs and BOMs.
• Lead fit sessions (if needed), document feedback, and ensure timely correction by development teams.
• Verify resubmitted samples reflect approved changes with no recurring errors.

Process Oversight & Communication

• Act as the central hub between brand design, PD, operations, and Asia-based development teams.
• Log all approvals, rejections, and comments with version control.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce inefficiencies or repeated errors.
• Reporting & Accountability
• Provide weekly reporting on development progress, risks, and calendar adherence.
• Track key performance metrics for sample accuracy, on-time delivery, and issue resolution.
• Deliver post-season analysis to recommend improvements in efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of apparel product development, or production management experience.
• Strong understanding of apparel construction, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage cross-border communication and hold internal and external vendors accountable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Adobe and PLM experience

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