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.