PLM, Compete Run Footwear Details

PLM, Compete Run Footwear

Under Armour - Portland, OR

Employment Type : Full-Time

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

We are searching for a PLM to focus on and elevate the UA Compete Run Footwear business. This role will work on the strategic vision and plan for Compete Run footwear, with a sharp focus on building the most innovative, consumer-centric product in the industry. Daily work will revolve around managing the full product life cycle - from seasonal strategy and line planning, through design and development process, to production and delivery. In addition, cross-functional collaboration (global & regional merch, planning, brand, sports marketing, sales, etc.) will be expected to deliver a comprehensive GTM plan that results in Global growth and market leadership. This is an opportunity to be part of a great success story, as Under Armour builds and grows their Footwear legacy.

• Leads the product creation process to outline and manage seasonal business planes
• Works cross-functionally to help build a profitable, market right, consumer right product that is in line with the company’s financial targets.
• Assess and utilizes sales plans, selling and margin reports to interpret data that directly affects the business.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and gives product category presentations internally and externally.
• Works across GTM functions to influence and collaborate with Marketing, Sports Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, Key Accounts, Innovation and key leaders to ensure clarity, support and alignment on a dialed in GTM execution.
• Understands and applies runner insights to help inform decision making throughout the product creation process.
• Authors seasonal product briefs, identifies key white space opportunities and constantly seeks out the next industry-leading product solution for the Runner.
• Effectively interprets consumer feedback and market trend data to help shape the Vision of UA Run for future seasons.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Strong presentation, time management, collaboration and influencing skills. Team Player Attitude
• Required experience managing Full Product Life Cycle
• Strong Presentation and Collaboration skills
• Experience mining consumer insights & translating into product solutions
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
• An undeniable fit with our cultural values and work ethic
• A sincere and contagious passion to take the Brand to new levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 4 years of product line management - Footwear experience highly preferred.

• Travel – 30-35%, including both domestic and international

• Relocation provided

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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