Full-Time

VP – Product

Posted on 11/23/2024

SRTX

SRTX

51-200 employees

Develops advanced smart textiles and manufacturing technology

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Design

Senior, Expert

Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada

Onsite work required at 5501 trans-canada highway, Pointe-Claire, QC.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
JIRA
Asana
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business, Engineering, or relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years in product management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership ideally within fashion, textiles, or consumer goods.
  • Proven experience building and leading collaborative, high-performing product teams.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation through to launch and quality assurance.
  • Deep knowledge of market trends and competitive landscapes in fashion/textiles; ability to align products with customer expectations and drive growth.
  • Expertise in sustainable product development practices, materials sourcing, and lifecycle assessment.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and KPI management, with experience tracking metrics like BOM costs, waste reduction, and revenue per SKU.
  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills to effectively align cross-functional teams with product goals.
  • Familiarity with product management and data tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and budgeting for development costs.
  • Demonstrates resilience, proactive thinking, and alignment with SRTX’s values of innovation, transparency, and social responsibility.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the CoS to build, plan, and roll out a compelling product roadmap.
  • Ensure a strong understanding of customer needs and competitive landscape.
  • Build and maintain a highly effective and collaborative product team.
  • Encourage proactive engagement with trends and customer feedback.
  • Lead the development of new hero products in the hosiery collection.
  • Align products with customer expectations and market demand.
  • Continuously monitor existing products, providing timely improvements.
  • Keep the customer experience at the forefront of decision-making.
  • Own Product Sustainability initiatives, developing products that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.
  • Act as the primary stakeholder for new material sourcing, aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee critical metrics: BOM costs, waste rates, revenue per SKU, sustainability benchmarks, and coherence of product collections.
  • Ensure product launches meet quality standards and achieve targeted customer satisfaction.
  • Stay proactive and informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer preferences to drive product innovation.

SRTX Labs develops and manufactures advanced textiles that are durable and smart, catering to various clients including fashion brands and tech companies. Their products utilize proprietary knit technology and an integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, which enables them to operate the only connected knitting factory that combines knitting, assembly, and dyeing processes in one location. This unique setup allows SRTX Labs to optimize manufacturing through their Factory Operating System, which enhances efficiency and reduces waste. Unlike traditional textile manufacturers, SRTX Labs focuses on sustainable practices and high-performance fabrics, generating revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and licensing their technology to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to lead the textile industry in innovation and sustainability, meeting the growing demand for smart textiles.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$24.4M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SRTX secured $25M investment to expand manufacturing and R&D capabilities in 2023.
  • The global smart textiles market is projected to grow at a 30% CAGR until 2030.
  • SRTX's launch of SRTX Origins incubator supports sustainable innovation in material science.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging smart textile startups could threaten SRTX's market share with similar technologies.
  • Geopolitical tensions may disrupt raw material sourcing for SRTX's advanced textiles.
  • Rapid technological advancements require continuous R&D investment to maintain competitiveness.

What makes SRTX unique

  • SRTX Labs offers the world's only connected knitting factory with integrated processes.
  • The company's proprietary knit technology sets it apart in the smart textiles market.
  • SRTX's Factory Operating System optimizes manufacturing, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.

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