Lead Product Line Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #73724 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73724

Lead Product Line Manager
Our client is seeking a Lead Product Line Manager with strong apparel product management experience to independently lead product initiatives from concept through execution. The ideal candidate combines strong product creation expertise with analytical business acumen, clear communication, and a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

This role is on-site in Beaverton, Oregon.

Lead Product Line Manager Responsibilities

• Own apparel product lines independently, driving products from initial concept and strategy through development and delivery.
• Develop clear, compelling product briefs that align cross-functional teams around product vision, consumer needs, and business objectives.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and business performance to identify product opportunities and inform line strategies.
• Partner closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure products meet consumer, marketplace, and business needs.
• Apply strong retail math and business analysis skills to support product, pricing, assortment, and line-planning decisions.
• Communicate product direction, recommendations, and next steps through effective presentations and cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain strong product and system accuracy while ensuring key information is current and aligned across partners.
• Proactively identify gaps, anticipate challenges, and implement process improvements that increase team effectiveness.
• Delegate and coordinate work with junior product management team members while providing direction and support as needed.

Lead Product Line Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product management, product creation, or a closely related apparel product function.
• Proven ability to independently manage apparel styles or product lines and navigate the end-to-end product creation process.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of retail math, product performance, and business fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience developing product briefs and translating consumer, market, and business insights into actionable product direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present recommendations and drive projects toward next steps.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and operating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and improve processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, including the ability to influence partners and delegate effectively.
• Proficiency with Excel, Keynote, and Miro; experience with MMX and assortment visualization tools is preferred.
• Previous experience within the athletic, lifestyle, or broader apparel industry is required; experience with a major global apparel or sportswear brand is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Compensation: Up to $60.67/hr. (DOE)

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