Sr. Manager, Product Development - Teva Innovation & Collaboration
Core
Lead the development and execution of advanced concepts, athlete-driven initiatives, collaborations, and innovation product programs to transform ideas and emerging technologies into commercially viable footwear products.
Role type
Senior Manager, Product Development (Footwear Innovation & Collaboration)
Builds
Commercially viable footwear products through athlete-driven initiatives, collaborations, and innovation programs.
Domain
Footwear industry, product development, innovation, and collaboration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development strategy, team leadership, cross-functional alignment, sample development execution, product validation and testing, portfolio management, risk management, budget management, consumer insights integration, PLM systems proficiency, 3D digital product creation platforms
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma certification, AI automation knowledge, sustainability certifications (HIGG/Worldly), PLM system certifications (Flex/Centric), bilingualism (English/Mandarin Chinese or Vietnamese), Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Vizcom, Cinema 4D
Technologies
FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Vizcom, Cinema 4D
Responsibilities
Lead and develop innovation product development teams through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management; Establish team operating excellence by setting rhythms, development processes, and decision-making frameworks; Drive advanced concepts and innovation product development from ideation to commercialization readiness; Guide collaborations and special make-up (SMU) product development; Drive product development strategy and execution including planning and resource prioritization; Lead sample development and execution activities; Ensure product validation and readiness through fit, wear, material, and product testing; Drive cross-functional alignment and risk management; Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to align on best practices and standards; Drive continuous improvement initiatives across product development and 3D-enabled workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities