Job Description

The Product Development Manager will report to the Director of Product Development under the Product Strategy team umbrella, which includes the Merchandising and Planning departments.

What you'll do:

• Manage multiple key factory relationships for both new developments and core businesses through the end-to-end product lifecycle
• Partner closely with our designers to create successful seasonal, chase, and long-term innovation development that leads to a high adoption rate for our prototypes
• Work with internal teams to understand their product needs from a quality, price, and design perspective
• Create development calendars and own their implementation ensuring that internal and external partners know and adhere to timelines
• Continually assess Warby Parker's current vendor base and spending, including forecasting, capacity planning, and sampling and manufacturing lead-times
• Oversee the purchasing of frames, accessories, and packaging, then measure the delivery and quality performance associated with each product type
• Negotiate costs while considering cost trade-offs within the product, vendors' cost structures, and overall business volume
• Manage internal and external processes associated with onboarding new frame vendors, including the introduction and facilitation of our Vendor Compliance Manual
• Determine and report out KPIs to include in vendor scorecards, internal team performance measures, and future department goals

Who you are:

• Backed by 5+ years of relevant experience
• An excellent communicator (online and in person) who demonstrates strong cross-functional collaborative skills
• Always on top of things and unflappably professional-you'll be working with external partners, so this is especially important!
• Detail-oriented with super strong organizational and analytical skills
• Confident relying on your judgment and past experience to set and accomplish goals
• A seasoned, successful project manager who can manage overlapping timelines and complex dependencies
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Drive, and Adobe applications (for viewing tech drawings, combining files, and making edits)
• Experienced in working with international vendors and knowledgeable about the cultural, regulatory, commercial, operational, and logistical implications of managing day-to-day operations within that setting
• Understanding of what drives vendors' cost structures and capable of negotiating with overseas providers

Extra credit:

• Eyewear or jewelry product development and sourcing experience
• Previous exposure to Oracle Fusion ERP

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave1
• Paid Holidays1
• Vacation days per year1
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave2
• And more (just ask!)

CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.

1 WA only: Full-Time employees' paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).