Director, Helmet Innovation & Strategy

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO

HMO Kaiser

Dental and Vision plan

401(k) Matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Senior Category Leader for Helmets to drive product creation and business results.

This role leads a cross-functional team, shaping the future of helmet innovation and aligning development with market needs and strategic goals. The Senior Category Leader models leadership, builds strategic partnerships with manufacturing and sales, and directs line planning, development, and marketing initiatives to achieve growth for the helmet category in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading helmet product creation or similar category management.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business sense with a track record of managing successful products.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team of product creators to shape the future of helmet innovation for Specialized.
• Drive collaboration and innovation within the helmet category.
• Manage helmet business through line planning, development, and marketing to meet goals.
• Build and maintain factory relationships focusing on quality, cost, delivery and innovation.
• Recruit, manage and develop talent within the team and promote teamwork.
• Present category strategies and product launches to internal and external groups.
• Potential to lead additional R&D efforts based on experience.

Skills

Helmet product creation

Team leadership

Business acumen

Market trends

Manufacturing operations

Presentation skills

Sales experience

Problem solving

Job description

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. seeks a Senior Category Leader for Helmets to drive product creation and business results.

This role leads a cross-functional team, shaping the future of helmet innovation and aligning development with market needs and strategic goals. The Senior Category Leader models leadership, builds strategic partnerships with manufacturing and sales, and directs line planning, development, and marketing initiatives to achieve growth for the helmet category in a