Brooks Running

Principal Program Manager, Athlete

US, Washington, Seattle · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$232kDetected 110 days ago

A/B TestingProduct ManagementProduct StrategyResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something.
You will guide how Brooks identifies athlete needs, translates them into breakthrough product concepts, and brings performance enhancing solutions to life.

Lead the strategic direction for athlete footwear across road, track, and trail, ensuring each category reflects the evolving needs, behaviors, and performance demands of elite athletes.
Build and manage a balanced portfolio of athlete projects, from breakthrough technologies to future forward concepts, ensuring representation across all athlete disciplines.
Connect race day and training product architecture to deliver disruptive innovation that elevates athlete performance and strengthens the Hyperion ecosystem.
Represent the athlete perspective on the Future Creation Leads team (FCLs), ensuring cross functional alignment on decisions that shape multi-season athlete strategy.
Collaborate with the Senior Director, Footwear Innovation to integrate athlete driven projects into the broader innovation pipeline, shaping the Hyperion line architecture and long-term roadmap.
Serve as lead or key stakeholder on high impact athlete innovation initiatives, research programs, and technology pathways that define the future of performance footwear.
Influence cross functional partners to secure alignment, resources, and adoption of athlete innovation projects across road, track, and trail.
Own the creation, evolution, and communication of the athlete product roadmap across all disciplines, ensuring alignment with medium and long-term business objectives.

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field-or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in product management or related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative product and process ideas.
Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage both long-range initiatives and short-term priorities.
Track record of delivering high-impact, strategic projects.
Expert knowledge of materials, constructions, and biomechanics.
Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment.

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $145,098 - $232,157 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Bonus - in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply.
Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Lead the cross-functional Athlete team through bi-annual Footwear Portfolio meetings, aligning with Footwear Management and brand leadership on strategic priorities.

Partner with the Senior Director, Footwear Innovation to define a clear, long-range vision for athlete driven innovation that solves complex performance challenges.

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
Runner First
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive.
That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
We act in the best interest of the runner
Word is Bond
We do what we say we'll do
Champion Heart
We give our all in everything we do
There is no "I" in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
Keep Moving

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