Product Development Manager leading end-to-end apparel development for American Tall, an e-commerce clothing brand for tall customers. Managing seasonal calendars, vendors, PLM systems, and Product Development teams.
Responsibilities
Lead and optimize American Tall's end-to-end product development process
Ensure seasonal milestones, timelines, deliverables, quality standards, business objectives, and delivery expectations are achieved
Partner with Merchandising, Technical Design Management, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, resources, and execution
Review and approve seasonal development calendars and monitor adherence
Establish and maintain product development tracking, reporting, and workflow management tools
Anticipate and communicate development risks, challenges, and delays, implementing solutions to minimize business impact
Provide regular development updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
Lead Product Development team members through feedback, one-on-one coaching, and mentorship
Balance workloads, allocate resources, support team performance, conduct performance reviews, and collaborate with HR on employee development, compensation recommendations, succession planning, and retention
Manage vacation schedules and departmental coverage
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Maintain ownership of PD Trackers, PLM processes, libraries, project workflows, and reporting requirements
Lead vendor development meetings and ensure communication and follow-through
Identify and implement SOPs to improve workflow, consistency, and visibility of styles throughout development
Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Fashion, Apparel, Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered
Minimum 7 years of experience in apparel Product Development, Product Management, Merchandising, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of people leadership, team management, or mentorship experience
Strong knowledge of apparel product development, garment construction, fabrics, trims, costing, sourcing, and international manufacturing processes
Experience working with offshore factories, global vendor partners, and international supply chains
Experience managing cross-functional projects and seasonal development calendars
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
Experience with PLM systems such as WFX, Centric, Backbone, or equivalent platforms
Experience with project management systems such as Asana or similar workflow management tools
Direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce apparel experience is considered an asset
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