Key responsibilities
Sportstyle Product Portfolio Management
- Oversee the development of Sportstyle collections from the creation phase through to industrialization handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with seasonal timelines, budget targets, and quality requirements.
- Provide end-to-end oversight of development programs and ensure successful execution throughout the product lifecycle.
Product Performance Management
- Ensure development milestones and standards for quality, comfort, performance, and durability are consistently met.
- Identify, anticipate, and assess technical, industrial, or organizational risks that may impact project delivery.
- Implement appropriate action plans and escalate critical issues to stakeholders when necessary.
- Identify optimization opportunities and propose innovative solutions to improve product and process performance.
Resource Management and Prioritization
- Effectively allocate projects and workload across a team of Development Project Managers.
- Anticipate fluctuations in workload and adjust resources according to business priorities.
- Align and prioritize activities in collaboration with other department leaders and management to ensure successful execution of objectives.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the capabilities of the Development team.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and foster employee engagement.
- Identify high-potential talent and support their professional growth and career development.
- Ensure business continuity through effective backup plans and proactive management of team absences.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Foster strong collaboration with Marketing, Design, CMF, Testing, Quality, and Industrialization teams to ensure project progress.
- Act as the key point of contact for all product development-related topics with partner functions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote the adoption of company-wide processes and tools, including the 360 Calendar and PLM systems.
Tools and Information Systems
- Ensure project data is accurate, up to date, and traceable across all reporting and tracking tools.
- Manage the project portfolio through App Range Unique.
- Monitor testing results and development approvals within the PLM System, including validation status and Green Light criteria.
- Ensure data quality and compliance with project management and product development processes.
HARDSKILLS:
Project and Portfolio Management
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating complex development portfolios.
- Ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and secure project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
People Management and Leadership
- Strong experience leading teams and developing talent.
- Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and support team development.
- Proven capability to balance operational performance with team well-being.
- Experience in recruitment and talent retention is a plus.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
- Excellent ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Marketing, Design, CMF, Testing, Quality, and Industrialization.
- Strong negotiation, prioritization, and decision-making skills within a matrix organization.
- Ability to align stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive change effectively.
SOFTSKILLS :
- Inspiring leadership style with a strong results orientation.
- Proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Pragmatic, resilient, and collaborative approach.
Beyond technical expertise and project management capabilities, we are looking for a manager who can engage, inspire, and mobilize their team. The successful candidate will be able to build commitment around key decisions, lead teams through changing priorities, and support employees in a transforming organization. They will combine strong business acumen with emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to talent development.