Creative Projects and Operations Manager, Apparel, Play & Licensing

BRP; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Flexible schedule

Education resources

BRP product discount

Job summary

BRP is seeking a Creative Projects and Operations Manager to oversee cross-functional teams across design, development, and sourcing for apparel and protective gear. You will ensure projects run on time, on budget, and meet high quality standards while coordinating with external partners and freelancers.

You will drive capacity planning, supplier relationships, and process improvements, reporting to the Director of Apparel, Play & Licensing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading design and/or development and sourcing teams.
• Experience coordinating creative projects with multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and resource allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design team to plan and execute creative projects from kickoff through completion, on time and on budget.
• Lead the Development Buying/Sourcing team to manage suppliers, quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Keep stakeholders informed on status, risks, and key decisions.
• Support capacity planning and allocation of resources across projects.
• Track project budgets, quotes, expenses and invoices.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a highly organized, creatively minded Creative Projects and Operations Manager who will report to the Director of Apparel, Play & Licensing, and who’ll be tasked with bringing ideas to life while keeping the people, processes, suppliers, timelines, and details behind the work running smoothly. As part of your role, you’ll be at the intersection of creative, project management, supplier management, and business operations for a wide range of apparel, protective gear and consumer play products!

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Lead the Design team to plan and execute creative projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Lead the Development Buying/Sourcing team to develop and maintain the network of creative, production, manufacturing, and service suppliers based on project requirements, quality standards, timelines, capabilities, and budget.
• Keep stakeholders including management, product line management and development teams informed of project status, changes, risks, supplier performance, and key decisions.
• Support capacity planning and allocation of creative and supplier resources across projects that includes the coordination of freelancers, agencies, production partners, manufacturers, and other external vendors as needed.
• Track project budgets, estimates, supplier quotes, expenses, and invoices.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Knowledge and passion for technical riding gear for the snowmobile, automotive or powersport industry Provide clear expectations for teams and suppliers regarding briefs, specifications, deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Are proactive to identify project risks or constraints and to develop key actions and sustainable solutions in a timely manner.
• Have a thoughtful and collaborative approach where you can introduce structure that also allows the creative process room to breathe. Allowing both the creative and business-focused teams to effectively communicate and deliver industry-leading programs and products!
• Are comfortable managing budgets, timelines, resources, supplier performance, and external partners.
• Have 5+ years of experience leading design and/or development and sourcing teams.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.