Global Senior PLM: Athletic Apparel Leader

Skill; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is hiring a Court Apparel - Global Senior PLM / Product Manager to shape athletic apparel lines and drive market strategy for elite and everyday athletes. You will influence design, merchandising, and geography partners while leading product creation for Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel categories.

You will collaborate with Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing to ensure successful launches and clear strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of product-related experience including product management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving and strategic thinking in PM context.
• Good business sense and market awareness of women's fashion.
• Passion for women's products and ability to influence partners.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and create clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product creation lifecycle for athletic apparel across tennis, pickleball, and padel.
• Drive product and design reviews aligned to strategy and consumer needs.
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing.
• Participate in strategy check-ins and cross-functional meetings.
• Create visual tools and presentations to align stakeholders.
• Influence and foster a high-performing, cohesive team culture.
• Navigate ambiguity and define clear paths for goals achievement.
• Balance elite athlete needs with broad retail opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Women's fashion awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Retail Merchandising/Business

Tools

Keynote

Excel

Job description

Aquent is hiring a Court Apparel - Global Senior PLM / Product Manager to shape athletic apparel lines and drive market strategy for elite and everyday athletes. You will influence design, merchandising, and geography partners while leading product creation for Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel categories.

You will collaborate with Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing to ensure successful launches and clear strategic execution.