Sr. Director, Product Development - Footwear

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D

401k with company match

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Product Development for Footwear to lead the end-to-end development process of innovative, market-ready products.

You will steer the team from ideation through production, embedding 3D design and collaborative practices across global partners. You will work with senior executives to align strategy, drive efficiency, and deliver growth in market share and consumer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years in product development.
• 4+ years leading a team.
• Expertise in the product development process.
• Deep knowledge of footwear construction.
• Strong 3D design and development knowledge.
• Proven ability to operate in a global matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and strategy for new footwear product development.
• Monitor industry trends and consumer preferences to guide decisions.
• Maintain supplier relationships to meet specs.
• Develop new product concepts and integrate into processes.
• Collaborate with executives on business unit plans and expansion.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Lead process improvements to reduce lead times and improve quality.
• Scale efficiencies across projects and environments.
• Represent PD and collaborate with Innovation, Design, and Category teams.
• Promote 3D digital tools to streamline creation.
• Mentor and develop team and recruit top resources.
• Provide leadership to build a best-in-class development org.
• Foster innovation and collaboration across dispersed teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Influencing peers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

3D design tools

Job description

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

The Senior Director of Product Development is responsible for the oversight and direction of the product development process from end to end. Reporting to the Vice President of Product Execution, you will lead the development team to deliver innovative and sustainable footwear products that meet market demands and consumer needs. You will develop initiatives designed to reach both seasonal and long-term strategic goals and revenue/margin plans. You will drive clear processes to enable operational efficiency within the product lifecycle and will demonstrate cross functional collaboration to get key team members aligned. Above all, you are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team and want to support and develop those around you.

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
• Outstanding project management skills
• 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.

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.

Title: Sr. Director, Product Development - Footwear

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 organization participates in E-Verify.

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

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

Job Category: Corporate