Global Footwear Strategy Director

Converse, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse, Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management to lead a high-performing team and drive a global footwear strategy across franchises and categories.

You will align Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional teams to deliver a consumer-led portfolio and strong brand performance. The role requires 10+ years in footwear, a track record in global product leadership, and the ability to translate insights

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master of Business Administration or another advanced business degree

Job description

Converse, Inc. in Boston seeks a Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management to lead a high-performing team and drive a global footwear strategy across franchises and categories.

You will align Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional teams to deliver a consumer-led portfolio and strong brand performance. The role requires 10+ years in footwear, a track record in global product leadership, and the ability to translate insights