Ralph Lauren Product Management Manager, Footwear
BoF Careers, New York, NY, United States
Position Overview
Responsible for managing end-to-end product lifecycle, partnering cross-functionally with Design, Development, Sourcing, and Planning to deliver commercially viable, on-time, and brand-right product. Drive operational excellence across product creation, data integrity, and vendor coordination while supporting seasonal and long-term business goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Own and support end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and bulk production
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product strategy, timelines, and execution
Anticipate and manage key seasonal milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery and production readiness
Create and manage sales sample purchase orders (POs), including PO assignment and factory handoff
Track and manage proto, SMS, and SRS sample status, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolution
Partner with factories and regional teams to proactively address delays, risks, and quality concerns
Set up and maintain seasonal frameworks within PLM systems
Input and manage product data, including BOMs, costing, and attributes, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Support costing processes in partnership with sourcing and development teams
Support seasonal material development through research, sourcing, and coordination with regional offices
Maintain and organize material libraries and seasonal files to ensure centralized, accurate information
Participate in material readiness and cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and execution
Track and manage master approvals to support SRS completion and bulk production handoff
Coordinate fit sessions, proto reviews, wear testing, and risk assessment meetings
Ensure all product is production-ready, meeting brand standards for quality, fit, and performance
Manage and maintain e-commerce product attributes and HTS classifications
Ensure product information is accurate and complete for digital and retail channels
Process invoices through Ariba and support vendor payment tracking as needed
Partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth operational execution and strong relationships
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Proven experience supporting end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization and bulk production
Hands-on experience managing sampling milestones (proto, SMS, SRS) and supporting bulk handoff
Ability to anticipate risks, track deliverables, and proactively support on-time execution
Working knowledge of PLM systems, including seasonal setup and product data maintenance
Experience managing BOMs, costing inputs, product attributes, and product setup
Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset
Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across functions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Responsible for managing end-to-end product lifecycle, partnering cross-functionally with Design, Development, Sourcing, and Planning to deliver commercially viable, on-time, and brand-right product. Drive operational excellence across product creation, data integrity, and vendor coordination while supporting seasonal and long-term business goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Own and support end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and bulk production
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product strategy, timelines, and execution
Anticipate and manage key seasonal milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery and production readiness
Create and manage sales sample purchase orders (POs), including PO assignment and factory handoff
Track and manage proto, SMS, and SRS sample status, ensuring timely delivery and issue resolution
Partner with factories and regional teams to proactively address delays, risks, and quality concerns
Set up and maintain seasonal frameworks within PLM systems
Input and manage product data, including BOMs, costing, and attributes, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Support costing processes in partnership with sourcing and development teams
Support seasonal material development through research, sourcing, and coordination with regional offices
Maintain and organize material libraries and seasonal files to ensure centralized, accurate information
Participate in material readiness and cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and execution
Track and manage master approvals to support SRS completion and bulk production handoff
Coordinate fit sessions, proto reviews, wear testing, and risk assessment meetings
Ensure all product is production-ready, meeting brand standards for quality, fit, and performance
Manage and maintain e-commerce product attributes and HTS classifications
Ensure product information is accurate and complete for digital and retail channels
Process invoices through Ariba and support vendor payment tracking as needed
Partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth operational execution and strong relationships
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Proven experience supporting end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization and bulk production
Hands-on experience managing sampling milestones (proto, SMS, SRS) and supporting bulk handoff
Ability to anticipate risks, track deliverables, and proactively support on-time execution
Working knowledge of PLM systems, including seasonal setup and product data maintenance
Experience managing BOMs, costing inputs, product attributes, and product setup
Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused mindset
Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across functions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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