Product Management Manager, Polo Women's Sweaters

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,225; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a leader to manage the complete product lifecycle from design concept through production delivery for Women’s Polo Apparel. You will drive strategic product development, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, pricing, and timeline objectives.

The role requires strong leadership across PD, production planning, cost management, and sample/approval processes, with emphasis on Right First Time quality and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• End-to-end product lifecycle experience from concept to production.
• Cross-functional leadership across Design, Technical, Merchandising, and Operations.
• Strong vendor relationships and cost engineering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and lifecycle for Women's Polo Apparel.
• Oversee production planning, material positioning, and capacity planning.
• Drive cost management, costing meetings, and cost sheet workflows.

Skills

End-to-end lifecycle

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Quality assurance

Tools

PLM system

o9

SAP

GFE

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

This leadership position manages the complete product lifecycle from design concept through production delivery for Women's Polo Apparel. The role encompasses strategic leadership in product development excellence, manufacturing operations, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure best-in-class products meeting quality, pricing, and timeline objectives.

Product Development Management

• TP Creation & Maintance: Manage Tech Pack creation & maintenance across ALL categories/pipelines for PROTO, SRS, and STOCK samples
• Manage complete product lifecycle from design concept to production-ready approval
• Oversee prototype development, tech packs, and specifications in PLM system
• Lead development meetings (PD WIPS) and critical milestone reviews including Rack Reviews
• Coordinate lab dip development and approval processes

Production Planning & Operations

• Raw Material Positioning: Execute strategic positioning and capacity planning for core programs using o9 system
• Allocations/Capacity Planning: Focus on top investment core programs through Factory Allocation processes
• OTB Management: Manage sourcing allocations, TNAs, and OTBs in GFE/PLM systems
• TNAs: Drive seasonal production planning and TNA development with sourcing offices
• Secure on-time deliveries and reconcile buy commitments with mills/suppliers

Cost Management

• Costing: Present Flash costing and cost engineering during development stages
• Lead seasonal costing meetings and conduct end-of-season business analysisEnsure cost sheets flow through PLM meeting milestone calendars (Flash/Board Review, Proto, SRS, Bulk)
• Analyze and negotiate product costs based on components and lead times

Sample & Order Management

• SRS & Stock Order Management: Coordinate SRS with sourcing/vendors and track delivery status
• Handle Bulk & SRS PO creation/management in GFE/PLM/SAP systems
• Manage showroom sample processes for market deadlines
• Oversee sample submission requirements following "Right First Time" approach across Red/Orange/Yellow/Green pipeline designations

Production Approvals & Quality

• Production Approvals: Drive communication for pending approvals on samples and stock
• Focus on Right First-Time quality and vendor performance monitoring
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and quality benchmarks across all product development tracks

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead weekly stakeholder meetings with Design, Technical, and Merchandising teams
• Champion operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage team development and mentor associates/assistants

Liability Management

• Liability Process: Coordinate Raw Material liability management using o9 RM Commitment Ledger
• Support disposition and status management of raw materials as needed

Salary range: $65,000 - $129,225 annually,

• End-to-end product lifecycle expertise from development through production
• Manufacturing and sourcing operations knowledge
• Cost engineering and financial analysis capabilities
• Quality assurance and vendor relationship management
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence
• International office coordination and communication
• Sustainability and innovation implementation
• Team development and mentoring skills