Product Manager - NPD (Berghaus)

Pentland Brands Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

Generous holiday allowance

Product discounts

Sample sales

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare support

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Berghaus is seeking a Product Manager – NPD to shape the future Berghaus product pipeline. You will combine consumer insight, commercial thinking and cross-functional leadership to deliver products that meet consumer needs at the right time.

You’ll own the NPD roadmap, collaborate with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Insights and Brand Marketing, and drive end-to-end development from concept through to launch.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Product Management, New Product Development or Product Strategy within apparel, outdoor or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product creation from insight to launch.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement balancing consumer needs, brand ambition and feasibility.
• Excellent project management with handling critical paths and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the NPD roadmap aligned to brand strategy and growth.
• Identify consumer needs, trends, gaps and opportunities for the pipeline.
• Turn insights into clear briefs, concepts and consumer propositions.
• Lead cross-functional teams end-to-end from ideation to commercialisation.
• Partner with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Insights and Marketing to launch new products.
• Manage the NPD critical path with milestones and decisions on track.
• Lead prototype reviews, validation and feasibility assessments.
• Build robust business cases and commercial recommendations for new opportunities.
• Review post-launch performance and apply learnings to future development.

Skills

Product Management

NPD

Cross-functional leadership

Commercial judgement

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Consumer insight

Job description

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

Design technical outdoor apparel built for movement, weather and real-world performance.

At Berghaus, product has to do more than look good. It has to work when conditions change, terrain gets tougher and every detail starts to matter.

The Berghaus Product team is responsible for creating innovative, consumer-led products that strengthen the brand and drive future growth. Working closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Insights and Brand Marketing, the team turns consumer needs and market opportunities into products that are relevant, distinctive and commercially successful.

As Product Manager – NPD, you’ll help shape the future Berghaus product pipeline, taking new ideas from early concept through to launch. You’ll combine consumer insight, commercial thinking and strong cross-functional leadership to ensure we develop the right products, for the right consumers, at the right time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own and develop the NPD roadmap, aligned to Berghaus brand strategy and future growth priorities.
• Identify consumer needs, market trends, product gaps and new opportunities to inform the innovation pipeline.
• Turn insights and opportunities into clear product briefs, concepts and compelling consumer propositions.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the end-to-end NPD process, from ideation through to commercialisation.
• Partner closely with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Insights and Brand Marketing to bring new products to life.
• Own the NPD critical path, ensuring key milestones, decisions and deliverables stay on track.
• Lead prototype reviews, consumer validation and feasibility assessments to refine product concepts.
• Build robust business cases and commercial recommendations for new product opportunities.
• Manage risks, dependencies, costs and priorities across multiple NPD projects.
• Review post-launch performance and use learnings to continuously improve future product development.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in Product Management, New Product Development or Product Strategy within apparel, footwear, outdoor or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end product creation process, from consumer insight and concept development through to launch.
• Experience leading cross-functional product projects and bringing multiple stakeholders together around a clear product vision.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance consumer needs, brand ambition, feasibility and financial opportunity.
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing critical paths, priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to turn consumer, market and performance data into clear product decisions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence working across creative, technical and commercial teams.
• A genuine interest in consumers, innovation and creating products that strengthen the Berghaus brand.

Why Berghaus?

Berghaus is a brand built for the outdoors, shaped by decades of innovation, exploration and a belief that great kit helps people go further.

From the mountains to the trail, Berghaus creates product for people who want to move confidently in the outdoors, whatever the conditions. It is a brand with real heritage, but also a clear focus on what comes next: better performance, better materials, better fit and more responsible product choices.

Joining Berghaus means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about the details, how product feels, how it performs, how it lasts, and how it supports people in the moments that matter.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, generous holiday allowance, product discounts, sample sales, enhanced family-friendly policies, healthcare support, gym and fitness discounts, cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme.

You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our UK Benefits page.

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next:

1. Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have.
2. Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working.
3. Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.