Sr. Director, Product Development - Footwear

Crocs; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Benefits package

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. in Broomfield, CO seeks a Senior Leader to set vision for the product development process for footwear launches. You will oversee strategy, stay ahead of industry trends, and ensure material and production standards meet Crocs' specifications.

You will collaborate with executives, manage a global matrixed team, mentor talent, and drive continuous improvements. This hybrid role offers an incentive program and comprehensive benefits reflecting Crocs' commitment to innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in product development or related field.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Deep expertise in the product development process.
• Significant knowledge of footwear construction.
• Strong knowledge of 3D design and development.
• Experience in a sophisticated matrixed, global organization.
• Problem-solving and ability to work independently in ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence peers and set goals.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for the product development process to launch new footwear.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitors, and consumer preferences.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to meet specs and standards.
• Develop new product concepts and integrate them into development processes.
• Collaborate with executives on business unit plans and expansion efforts.
• Build strategies to scale across development processes.
• Lead all aspects of footwear development from ideation to production.
• Drive process improvements to reduce lead times and improve quality.
• Identify opportunities to scale efficiencies across projects.
• Lead complex projects with product owners and leaders at all levels.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Product Design, and Category Management for launches.
• Champion 3D digital tools to streamline product creation.
• Mentor and recruit to build capabilities and a best-in-class team.
• Provide leadership to create a top development organization.
• Foster innovation and collaboration across dispersed teams.

Skills

Product development

Footwear construction

3D design

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

3D design software

Job description

Job Location(s): Broomfield, CO, US, 80021

Time in Office: Hybrid

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

What You'll Do

• Set the vision and strategy for the product development process that ensures the successful launch of new footwear products.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences to advise product development decisions.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that materials and production meet our specifications and standards
• Develop new product concepts for the brand and integrate sophisticated concepts into our development processes
• Work closely with senior executives to implement business unit plans, product and geographic expansion efforts, ensuring delivery of a world- class product as measured by market share, client happiness scores, and various industry rankings
• Build strategies, plans, and tactics that will scale for success across the product development process
• Lead all aspects of a flawless footwear development process from initial product ideation through successful production
• Lead process improvement efforts and drive lead time and quality gains
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Drive complex projects and processes in collaboration with product owners and leaders of all levels
• Represent PD and collaborate closely with the Innovation team as well as Product Design and Category Management teams to ensure commercial successful new product introductions.
• Champion using 3D digital tools and technology to streamline the product creation process.
• Mentor, lead, and inspire the team to develop excellent products within an ambitious calendar.
• Recruit, select, and train top resources to build the development team's capabilities.
• Provide the leadership and vision to create a best-in-class development organization.
• Dynamically develop a culture encouraging innovation and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years of product development or related experience
• At least four (4) years leading a team
• Subject expertise in the product development process
• Significant knowledge of footwear construction
• Significant knowledge of 3D design and development
• Success working in a sophisticated matrixed organization with a global scope
• Problem solver who can work independently and deal with ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence peers and help set goals and direction

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Salary or Pay Range: $200,000 - $225,000

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.