About the RoleThe BU Manager, Goalie is a high-impact leadership position within CCM's Commercialization team. Acting with a general manager mindset, you will own the full strategic and commercial lifecycle of the Goalie category - from long-range product vision through to handoff to the Go-To-Market team. You'll lead a cross-functional team spanning Product Management, Design, and Development, and serve as the category's senior voice across the organization.
This is a role for a strategic manager who is equally comfortable in a boardroom presenting to executives, on the floor with product developers, and in deep conversation with athletes and retailers.
What You'll OwnStrategy & Business Performance
- Define and drive the 5-year category strategy and annual product roadmap.
- Own Global Gross Sales and margin targets; bring a data-driven approach to profitability, pricing, and resource allocation.
- Optimize SKU utilization and ensure all product creation meets go-to-market deadlines.
- Continuously improve team operating processes to raise speed and efficiency.
Product & Innovation
- Champion a consumer-first culture - leverage athlete insights, data, and market research to develop products that measurably help goalies perform at their best.
- Build a clear 5-year vision and business plan.
- Maintain a deep, forward-looking innovation pipeline that keeps CCM the brand of choice for goalies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the face of the Goalie BU internally and externally - presenting to customers, retail partners, and executive leadership.
- Influence Sourcing, Supply Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales (NA & EU), Marketing, and Demand Planning to align around category objectives.
- Collaborate closely with other BU leaders to maximize overall company sales and profitability.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key retailers and buying committees.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team across Product Management, Design, and Development.
- Recognize and develop talent; empower your team to own their domains.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
What You Bring- University degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years in Product Creation (product management, development, or design), including people management experience.
- Proven ability to set strategic vision and connect your team to it.
- Strong financial acumen - comfortable dissecting P&L, managing budgets, and identifying growth levers.
- Exceptional communication skills; experienced presenting to senior leaders and external partners.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with sound decision-making under ambiguity.
- A track record of building high-performing teams and a collaborative culture.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is a strong asset
WHY JOIN THE CCM TEAM?- Competitive salaries, including a performance-based bonus program.
- Full range of group insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) from Day 1.
- Group retirement pension plan with employer matching (up to 5% of base salary).
- 3 weeks of vacation per year prorated as of your start date.
- Discounted prices on CCM products.
- Free gym at the head office.
- Fun social events throughout the year.
