Global Footwear Product Director - Strategy & Growth

Converse; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse seeks a highly strategic Senior Director of Global Footwear Product Management to lead a global team and shape a consumer-led portfolio across franchises. The role requires deep product strategy, lifecycle management, and global/matrix experience, driving revenue and brand heritage while partnering with Design, Sourcing, Marketing, and regional teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in footwear/products, 5+ years in global leadership, and an MBA or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• MBA or another advanced business degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products, including 5+ years leading global product management or merchandising organizations.
• Proven experience managing multi-category global product portfolios and building and scaling major product franchises.
• Strong understanding of footwear creation, merchandising, product lifecycle management, and commercialization, with experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
• Open to work in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Define the global footwear product strategy and develop a multi-year roadmap across key franchises and categories.
• Simplify and prioritize the portfolio to create greater consumer clarity and business impact.
• Establish franchise growth plans, product ladders, pricing architecture, and innovation pathways while identifying whitespace opportunities.
• Translate consumer behaviors, market trends, competitive insights, and cultural shifts into clear product opportunities and compelling consumer propositions.
• Partner with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional Business teams to align the portfolio and respond to local market needs.
• Lead product creation gate reviews, product prioritization decisions, and key business milestones from development through commercialization.
• Develop product managers and directors while building a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Product leadership

Global product mgmt

Team development

Consumer insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA or advanced business degree preferred

Job description

Converse seeks a highly strategic Senior Director of Global Footwear Product Management to lead a global team and shape a consumer-led portfolio across franchises. The role requires deep product strategy, lifecycle management, and global/matrix experience, driving revenue and brand heritage while partnering with Design, Sourcing, Marketing, and regional teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in footwear/products, 5+ years in global leadership, and an MBA or equivalent.