Hoka Senior Product Development Manager

Job Title: Senior Product Development Manager, HOKA
Reports to: Director, Product Development - HOKA
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
Supervise and drive the product creation and confirmation process from design stage through salesman samples to timely approval of production confirmation samples. Facilitate communication & collaboration with key stakeholders at all times to drive decision-making. Ensure projects meet the brand & consumer needs and can be mass produced on time at targeted costs. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of product creation. Mentor and grow team members to elevate the overall technical knowledge and business acumen within the function.
Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

• 2. Supervise and manage timely creation, delivery, and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D’s, 3D’s, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
• 1. Lead and manage the product creation process from brief stage and design through final prototyping and salesman samples.
• 3. Supervise the generation and maintenance of correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
• 4. Lead and manage the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested successfully commercialized and mass production.

Who You Are

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective team building, project management and organizational skills
• Driven for excellence, a self-starter, and a leader.
• Ability to manage and work in a complex global organization satisfying the needs of diverse constituents with competing deadlines and priorities.

We’d love to hear from people with

• 10+ years’ experience in the footwear industry preferably in development, commercialization or production.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience

What We'll Give You

• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• 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.

Equal Employment 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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.