Product Operations Manager

Footwear

Posted on 9/7/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and manufactures high-performance outdoor apparel and equipment.

Company Overview

Arc'teryx Equipment stands out for its unwavering commitment to design, craftsmanship, and performance, specializing in high-performance outerwear and equipment for a wide range of mountain sports. The company's unique construction process and in-house manufacturing in its own factory allow for meticulous attention to detail, resulting in high-performing, durable products that are field-tested in real-world conditions. With a global presence in over 40 countries, Arc'teryx's industry leadership is demonstrated by its growth from six to over 1000 employees, and its products' distribution through more than 3000 retail locations worldwide.

Consumer Goods

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1989

Headquarters

North Vancouver, Canada

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 18%

Locations

Portland, OR, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

CategoriesNew

Operations & Logistics

Requirements

You have 5+ years' experience in an operational role (project coordination, product operations, product management, etc.) in the apparel or footwear industry
You have proven leadership, mentorship and project management skills
You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders
You have the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
You have a willingness to improve your skills independently in new technologies and solutions
You have confidence in communicating and collaborating amongst large and diverse audiences
You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

As Product Operations Manager - Footwear, you provide operational leadership in the execution of Arc'teryx footwear strategy. You enable the cross functional product teams by driving efficient operations through project calendars, and process, to ensure timelines and business objectives are met. In partnership with all product teams, you provide oversight to optimize a high performing cross-functional processes
This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on location for minimum of three days per week. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States

Department: Product Operations

Reports to: Director, Product Operations

Location: Portland, OR

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As Product Operations Manager – Footwear, you provide operational leadership in the execution of Arc’teryx footwear strategy. You enable the cross functional product teams by driving efficient operations through project calendars, and process, to ensure timelines and business objectives are met. In partnership with all product teams, you provide oversight to optimize a high performing cross-functional processes.

This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on location for minimum of three days per week. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Product Operations team optimizes the intersection of product, supporting through cross-functional teams to improve alignment, communication and processes around the product. We build a foundation for excellence through reinforcing product strategy with metrics, infrastructure, business processes, best practices, budgeting and reporting.

If you were a Product Operations Manager - Footwear today, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Leading the execution of the Footwear design vision through the go-to-market (GTM) calendar, expectations, goals and deliverables.
Ensuring the teams hold a holistic view of the business and understand the impacts of all decisions.
Providing oversight and support to all Footwear related deliverables within the Inline Calendar.
Supporting the Product Operations Director and the Footwear team leaders in evolution of the Go-To-Market calendar.
Managing unique cross-functional business projects that support the goals of Arc’teryx Footwear.
Ensuring all seasonal calendars are kept up to date in the system and that deliverables and ownership are clear.
Creating and maintaining visual assets of the process that communicate upcoming milestones and stage gates.
Collaborating with leadership and supporting to identify areas of process improvement, business calendar and team requirements
Championing a culture of continuous change, improvement, and growth across all cross-functional teams that touch our footwear business
Driving clear communication across cross-functional teams.
Partnering with all product team leads to ensure they have the necessary resources according to project requirements, balancing seasonal and concept deliverables in close alignment with Development, Design, Merch and Sourcing.
Creating and maintaining reporting on Footwear GTM KPIs
Working with the Product Systems and Data teams to ensure seamless delivery of data throughout multiple systems.

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Supporting the direction of the Technology roadmap as it relates to the footwear business and process; including ongoing IT integration platforms

Are you our next Product Operations Manager, Footwear?

You have 5+ years’ experience in an operational role (project coordination, product operations, product management, etc.) in the apparel or footwear industry
You have proven leadership, mentorship and project management skills
You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders
You have the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
You have a willingness to improve your skills independently in new technologies and solutions
You have confidence in communicating and collaborating amongst large and diverse audiences
You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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