Under Armour is looking to solve the problem of unlocking what's next for the brand by combining consumer-obsessed, athlete-led insight with sharp business acumen and cross-functional leadership in the area of Men’s and Women’s Training Apparel & Footwear.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of materials science, prototype validation, and performance testing.
- Expertise balancing innovation with commercial success.
- Experience influencing across a matrixed, global organization.
- P&L ownership and budget management experience.
- Ability to use digital tools such as 3D prototyping and predictive analytics.
- Experience with circular design, responsible sourcing, and environmental impact reduction.
- Knowledge of digital line planning and GTM planning.
Responsibilities
- Define long-range product roadmaps, franchise strategies, and innovation platforms for Train Apparel & Footwear (men’s + women’s).
- Own the product creation process from concept to consumer, including athlete testing, prototype validation, performance durability, and GTM alignment.
- Drive margin optimization, SKU productivity, and lifecycle planning while creating globally scalable but regionally relevant assortments.
- Stay externally oriented through competitor and trend analysis, athlete engagement, and consumer immersion.
- Ensure that product drives brand narrative from concept through campaign, embedding athlete and consumer insights into briefs, line architecture, GTM planning, and launch execution.
- Partner across Merchandising, Design, Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regions to deliver aligned seasonal line plans and GTM strategies.
- Build long-term capability by embedding sustainability (circular design, responsible sourcing, environmental impact reduction) and advancing digital integration (3D prototyping, predictive analytics, digital line planning).
Other
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 15+ years of product leadership experience in apparel/footwear, including performance categories.
- 10+ years of senior management experience, leading teams of managers and senior leaders.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~15-20%).
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a proven track record of developing diverse, high-performing teams.
