ARC'TERYX

Senior Director, Global Product Management, Men's

ARC'TERYX$126K — $165K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years experience in merchandising for product-led brands
  • 7+ years experience in a leadership role
  • Strong product knowledge and obsession with understanding product rationale
  • Expertise in strategy, line planning, and line architecture
  • Demonstrated success in developing long-term business execution plans
  • High emotional intelligence and strong influencing skills
  • Robust business acumen in complex environments
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills
  • Passion for outdoor apparel and related lifestyle

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement long-term merchandising strategies for product categories
  • Oversee a senior team executing global product strategies and seasonal line plans
  • Support the VP of PLM in expanding the function and operational scope
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational excellence
  • Analyze market insights to identify product growth opportunities
  • Monitor team performance metrics and report to leadership
  • Drive innovation in strategy for product commercialization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage including mental health and fertility support
  • RRSP matching and eligibility for annual incentive and stock purchase programs
  • Generous paid time off and wellness time, with special days dedicated to outdoor activities
  • Parental leave top-up and flexible support for new families
  • Opportunities for professional development and exclusive employee discounts and Pro Deals on gear
Full Job Description
As the Senior Director, Global Product Management, Men's, you deliver on the global Product Line Management (PLM) strategies and directions for long-range, profitable, seasonal assortments and line plans, across assigned product categories. You lead and mentor a team who create new ways of working across product lines and categories, to deliver a unique commercialization experience. You translate our design vision into compelling, consumer-centric product framework plans, realized through product development and merchandising execution. You build bridges within your teams and cross-functionally to ensure the Go to Market (GTM) plan is realized, guiding the representation of our product experience through all channels. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Meet your future team: The Product Line Management (PLM) team is responsible for determining and delivering the right product, at the right place, at the right time. In partnership with the Merchant team, PLM delivers product lines that supports the overall Design creative direction, while driving company sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals, on a global scale. This high performing team works closely with the Design and Product Creation Development teams to bring the product vision to life through future seasonal line plans, and partners with the Costing and Sourcing teams on the upstream side of the product cycle. If you were in the Senior Director, Global Product Management role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for: 3Developing and driving long term (5+ year plans) merchandising strategies for all assigned categories and product areas (3+ functions/categories), realizing the creative vision to bring line plans to market3 3Overseeing a senior team who lead their teams in executing the global strategy for all assigned product categories; who plan for long term glide path, seasonal line plans and monthly flow to all channels3 3Providing support to VP, PLM to further enable scope and expansion across the PLM function3 3Leading in relationship cross-functionally to stand up new ways of working by exploring process to achieve operational excellence, building alignment proactively with senior leaders across the Commercial, Research & Development (R&D), Creative, and Product Creation Development teams and with consideration for on and off-calendar categories3 3Interpreting strategic insights regularly; identifying additional long-term product assortment or business growth opportunities3 3Applying expert knowledge of the market and global research to position Arc'teryx as a pinnacle brand3 Monitoring and reporting team performance metrics regularly to leadership3 3Overseeing the innovation engine in-line strategy, finding opportunities to accelerate commercialization3 Upholding Fair Labor Association's Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc'teryx supply chain Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future: 3Setting long-term vision and strategies for your categories, aligning with enterprise priorities and tirelessly enrolling partners in the vision3 3Contributing to the holistic business evolution in a senior leadership capacity3 3Collaborating with the Regional Merchandising teams to test new concepts in single markets3 Are you our next Senior Director, Global Product Management? 3You have 12+ years' experience in merchandising with a product-led brands, and 7+ years' experience leading a team3 3You are product-obsessed, with a drive for understanding the "why" behind new products, and an unparallel capacity for product knowledge3 3You have expertise in driving strategy, line planning and line architecture3 3You have a proven track record in developing and leading the execution of a multi-year business strategy3 3You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives3 3You are an influential leader; possessing high emotional intelligence, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional groups at all levels of the business3 3You have strong business acumen with the ability to lead in a complex matrix business environment3 3You thrive on building relationships and creating partnerships across the organization3 3You have proven people leadership skills and the ability to build, coach and guide a diverse and high performing team 3 3You demonstrate tireless integrity in driving excellence to milestones and deliverables3 3You have a strong understanding of outdoor apparel marketplace3 3You flourish in a fast-growth, entrepreneurial environment and thrive on contributing to our brand and team's evolution3 3You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions3 3You have the ability and willingness to travel internationally3 3You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right 3 3Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it 3 Compensation: The salary range for this role is CAD$126,000 - CAD$165,000 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: 3Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).3 3Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.3 3Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).3 3Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.3 3Growth, 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). 3 *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

About ARC'TERYX

ARC'TERYX is a Canadian outdoor clothing and sporting goods company founded in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1989. The company makes a wide range of high-end outdoor clothing, backpacks, and climbing gear. The company's products are sold in over 50 countries worldwide. ARC'TERYX is known for its innovative designs and use of high-quality materials. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. ARC'TERYX is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, a Finnish sporting goods company.
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