Product Development Lead: End-to-End Lifecycle

American Tall LTD; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy Lunch Program

Annual Performance Bonus

RRSP Matching

Health Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Generous Vacation Package

Professional Headshots

Referral Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

American Tall is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end product development, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with seasonal objectives. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Design, Sourcing, Production, and external vendors to drive execution across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong apparel product knowledge, leadership, and business acumen to deliver premium products and exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in apparel Product Development, Product Management, Merchandising, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership, team management, or mentorship experience.
• Strong knowledge of apparel product development, garment construction, fabrics, trims, costing, sourcing, and international manufacturing processes.
• Experience with offshore factories, global vendor partners, and international supply chains.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and seasonal development calendars.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with PLM systems (WFX/Centric/Backbone) and with Asana or similar tools.
• Direct-to-consumer, retail, or e-commerce apparel experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end product development process and partners with cross-functional teams to align priorities and execution.
• Reviews and approves seasonal development calendars and monitors adherence throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintains development tracking, reporting, and workflow tools for visibility and accountability.
• Anticipates risks and delays, implementing solutions to minimize business impact.
• Provides regular updates to senior leadership on development progress and insights.
• Ensures products meet quality standards and delivery expectations.

Skills

Product development

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

Apparel/Product development degree

Tools

PLM: WFX

PLM: Centric

PLM: Backbone

Asana

Job description

American Tall is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end product development, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with seasonal objectives. You will partner with Merchandising, Planning, Design, Sourcing, Production, and external vendors to drive execution across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong apparel product knowledge, leadership, and business acumen to deliver premium products and exceptional customer experiences.