A Lead Product Line Manager is needed for a multinational corporation that is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of athletic apparel, equipment, accessories, and services in the Beaverton, OR area. This position will lead footwear product development by driving trends, collaboration, and strategic growth.
location: Beaverton, Oregon
job type: Contract
salary: $42.85 - 51.42 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Oversee color, graphics, and materials for footwear product lines.
- Develop a cohesive product line and model journeys for men's, women's, and kids' footwear.
- Gather insights from athletes and runners to inform product development.
- Collaborate with design, development, and engineering to create new footwear models.
- Ensure business results related to revenue growth, profitability, pricing margins, and productivity.
- Monitor project progress and adjust strategies to meet cost and margin goals.
- Maintain accuracy in internal product management systems.
- Deliver presentations at internal and external meetings.
- Work closely with merchandising and brand teams to align on key initiatives.
- Support the running product management team in planning and strategic decision-making.
- Design, tech development, merchandising, and brand teams to create industry-leading running shoes.
- Cross-functional teams to integrate insights, trends, and business strategies into product development.
- Bachelor's degree or two additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Five or more years of product experience in footwear, retail, merchandising, or design.
- strong understanding of running culture and trends.
- Proven experience in product line management, franchise management, and strategic decision-making.
- Ability to forecast trends and translate them into compelling products.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- strong collaborative and leadership abilities.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience in women's high fashion, brands, retail, merchandising, or design.
- Background in launching personal brands or startups.
- Experience working in a scrappy, fast-moving environment.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
