Athlete Product Strategy Leader - Road, Track & Trail

Laceless Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K savings plan and match

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Brooks Seattle HQ is seeking a Principal Program Manager, Athlete, to shape a long-range athlete footwear vision and lead roadmap development across road, track, and trail. You will guide stakeholders to translate athlete needs into breakthrough concepts and align cross-functional teams to execute strategies that push performance forward.

You will own the athlete product roadmap, coordinate with Innovation and Marketing, and influence decisions that shape the Hyperion ecosystem for years to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in product management or related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build trust across teams without direct authority.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage both long-range initiatives and short-term priorities.
• Track record of delivering high-impact, strategic projects.
• Expert knowledge of materials, constructions, and biomechanics.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally.
• Excellent interpersonal, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships across diverse teams and cultures.
• Curious, open-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Lives and embodies the Brooks values.

Responsibilities

• Define a long-range vision for athlete driven innovation that solves complex performance challenges.
• Lead the strategic direction for athlete footwear across road, track, and trail.
• Build and manage a balanced portfolio of athlete projects across disciplines.
• Connect race day and training product architecture to deliver disruptive innovation.
• Represent the athlete perspective on cross-functional teams to align multi-season strategy.

Skills

Product management

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brooks Seattle HQ is seeking a Principal Program Manager, Athlete, to shape a long-range athlete footwear vision and lead roadmap development across road, track, and trail. You will guide stakeholders to translate athlete needs into breakthrough concepts and align cross-functional teams to execute strategies that push performance forward.

You will own the athlete product roadmap, coordinate with Innovation and Marketing, and influence decisions that shape the Hyperion ecosystem for years to