Senior Manager, Footwear PLM – Visionary Running Strategy

Brooks Running; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off 5 weeks

Annual bonus

Product discounts

Seattle HQ on-site 4 days

Job summary

Brooks Running is seeking a Senior Manager, Footwear Product Line Management to lead the PLM team and shape Brooks' performance running footwear strategy from our Seattle HQ. You will work with the VP of Product Strategy and a peer Senior Manager to translate consumer insights into clear line plans.

You will drive long‑term strategy, oversee seasonal briefs, and partner with Merchandising, Marketing and Operations to ensure margin targets and a distinctive Brooks voice for runners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 10+ years leading cutting-edge, high-performance footwear and related programs.
• Proven ability to align teams around strategy and drive cross-functional execution.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and global collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a 3-year to 5-year footwear strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and empower PLM teams to deliver market-ready product with consumer focus.
• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations to ensure line integrity and margin targets.
• Lead budget planning, accountability, and resource alignment across geographies.
• Foster an inclusive leadership style and develop teams across time zones.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

Job description

Brooks Running is seeking a Senior Manager, Footwear Product Line Management to lead the PLM team and shape Brooks' performance running footwear strategy from our Seattle HQ. You will work with the VP of Product Strategy and a peer Senior Manager to translate consumer insights into clear line plans.

You will drive long‑term strategy, oversee seasonal briefs, and partner with Merchandising, Marketing and Operations to ensure margin targets and a distinctive Brooks voice for runners worldwide.