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We want everyone who is capable of running to experience the thrill of finishing their first race, setting a new personal record and shattering limits they never thought they could overcome. We use our run-improving footwear, unmatched education and inextinguishable passion for running to inspire everyone to lace up, hit the open road or tail, and start running. Our mission to get everyone who is able out and running may be bold, but we won’t stop trying until it’s a reality.

Altra – Product Creation Operations Manager

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• The role, as part of the Product Development team, assumes responsibility for structuring and managing the key internal processes ensuring they are efficiently and effectively executed.
• Support product development and creative department by optimizing processes and ensuring operational excellence.
• Key responsibilities will include managing and coordinating the development calendar with a focus on achieving milestone excellence, measured through KPIs. You will also act as strategic advisor, breaking down complex milestones for better project flow, and elevating functional efficiency.
• In this role you will work on optimizing team workflows to maximize productivity, conducting gross margin analyses with a cost-focused approach, coordinating tech packs, and organizing on-site planning sessions. This position is essential for maintaining streamlined operations that allow the team to focus on core product goals.
• You will also oversee the alignment across functions, in the Brand and in the wider VF organization.

How you will do it:

• Build seasonal detailed calendar, owning seasonal inputs, team hindsight learnings & input/output for key milestones.
• Lead & establish critical business process & detailed calendars in alignment to the Global GTM Process
• Define and oversee detailed procedures to achieve on time completion of critical deadlines & execution of inputs required
• Drive against issue resolution and establish key opportunities to ensure operational excellence within the organization
• Create standardized tools that enable the team to execute
• Responsible for strategically planning events leading up to seasonal milestone meetings to ensure team and cross function alignment.

What success looks like:

• Building, executing & maintaining on time in full deliverables & improving efficiencies & executing to brand goals

Skills for Success

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 7+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Excellent project management skills: efficient, organized and collaborative, able to keep track of multiple streams of work and accomplish work through others
• Business acumen: understanding of the product lifecycle & to think creatively, with high foresight & holistic strategic mindset
• Event management: facility with the logistics and agenda setting for large events and the ability to gracefully execute and own their implementation
• 7+ years in a fast-paced matrix environment or a consulting/agency environment
• Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as cross-functional team leadership, strategic planning, vendor management, design thinking

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.