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Sr. Manager, Product Development - UGG Footwear
Goleta, California · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$138k-$186kDetected 28 days ago
Problem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity.
- We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are.
- We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development execution across categories, ensuring alignment to product excellence standards (fit, comfort, quality, cost-to-value)
- Drive global alignment between USA and Asia PD teams to establish consistent development practices and execution standards
- Establish structured frameworks for evaluating design concepts, materials, last specifications, and construction approaches
- Partner with Product Engineering to evaluate fit, wear testing, and commercialization readiness, resolving issues proactively
- Manage and develop a team of product developers, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring accountability to business objectives
- Build organizational strength through talent development, succession planning, and fostering a high-performance culture
- Analyze product performance, defective returns, and consumer feedback to identify root causes and drive improvements
- Implement process enhancements and standard methodologies to strengthen development efficiency and consistency
- Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.
- Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive development decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of experience in the footwear industry
- 5+ years in a management role within a global organization
- Advanced expertise in footwear product creation, specifications, and construction
- Strong experience in pattern engineering, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
- Expertise with development tools (calipers, durometer, Brannock, last tools, etc.)
Nice to have
- SATRA footwear certifications a plus
Compensation
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
Benefits
- Financial Planning and wellbeing
- Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge.
Equal opportunity
- Diversity and inclusion are key to our success.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands.
- We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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