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Global Product Line Manager

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jun 05, 2025
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Manager- Global Product Line Management leads a category unit in creating seasonal product strategies while supporting long-range planning. Leads a PLM Team on the development of seasonal line plans and ensures successful Go-to-Market activities globally. Leads cross-functional teams to develop and drive a unified vision of the product line that meets the needs of the consumer while driving profitable growth. Mentors, coaches, guides team members to drive product excellence and team performance that drives company growth initiatives around the globe.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Key in the development and efforts to develop and execute the mid- and long-term strategy for the business through marketplace, and consumer research and analysis identifying opportunities to grow the business long term.

  • Effectively works cross-functionally building partnerships and gains support from key stakeholders in Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to ensure priorities are aligned.

  • Owns the development and creation of a seasonal line plan, including big ideas, growth drivers, and competitive pricing analysis that align with the business's strategic direction and result in the meeting or exceeding of revenue and productivity metrics.

  • Manage team's efforts across all global waypoint and Go-to-Market activities. Ensures they meet all calendar deliverables and deadlines defined by the brand's master calendar.

  • Supports the individual development of team members needs, ensuring the success of the team. Provides timely feedback and development conversations that support the team's career growth. Provides individual and team recognition as well as constructive and courageous feedback.

  • Plays a leading role for cross-functional product teams. Provides leadership and vision to the overall team. Partners with other functional peer leaders to ensure teams execute on strategic direction and priorities of the business and hold teams accountable.

  • Identifies best practices in order to improve communication, operational efficiency, process, tools, and sustains seamless working relationships.

  • Demonstrates effective conflict management and problem-solving skills.

  • Works cross functionally on process improvement.

YOU ARE

  • Excellent at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • A goal oriented merchandise leaderP

  • Passionate about the outdoors.

YOUHAVE

  • Bachelor's or masters degree, or applicable certification or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 10 years product line management experience in the sportswear, outdoor or action sports industry.

  • 4 plus years of experience in a management function, leading and developing a team.

  • Experience managing both individual contributors and supervisors/managers.

  • Manages employees in a global sub-function doing similar work or manages multiple teams doing similar work.

  • Solid business management and product management skills and demonstrated financial acumen.

  • Strong understanding of the consumer, retail environment and competitive marketplace.

  • Possess a deep and thorough knowledge of Apparel product creation and commercialization processes and functions, as well as good working knowledge of other functions including Sales, Planning, Marketing, Retail Merchandising.

  • Possess an expert understanding of the global Outerwear Outdoor Industry is preferred.

  • Requires strong leadership and diplomacy skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration.

  • Possess excellent organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills and excellent presentation skills.

  • Must have a strong ability to troubleshoot and solve problems of moderate complexity or difficulty.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts both domestically and on an international scope.

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#Hybrid

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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