The Project Manager is responsible for product development execution across their account base. This role collaborates in-network and cross-departmentally to ensure the delivery of cohesive, customer relevant product offerings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead account specific projects, collaborating with cross-functional team members to deliver innovative and original product solutions that meet our customer and business needs.
• Manages, plans, and tracks the development schedule of assigned accounts to ensure on-time completion.
• Collaborates with Product Strategy Manager, Product Specialists, Lead Designer, and Sales team through clear communication, teamwork, and support to ensure all tasks are assigned and completed according to development timeline.
• Owns the sample process from design concept to commercialization.
• Present product lines to internal and external audiences as needed.
• Prioritize work and resources based on short and long-term needs, collaborating with Product Strategy Manager, Lead Designer and Sales team members to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Keeps all necessary parties informed of updates on project status and timeline changes.
• Prioritize work and resources based on short and long-term needs, collaborating with Product Strategy Manager, Lead Designer and Sales team members to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Stays informed of our factory capabilities, including shape, technique, component, and fabric availability.
• Works with Lead Designer in the selection of fabric, techniques, shapes, and trims within project pricing parameters and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Department on shape development, fabric, and component needs.
• Work closely with Corporate Responsibility to ensure development aligns with compliance requirements in advance.
• Monitor and manage assigned projects and sample requests for their accounts on our internal PDS system.
• Submits sample requests and ensures accurate communication of product specifications to factory.

Skills & Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration {Demonstrates commitment to team members and engages in collaborative, detail-oriented communication across all departments. Effectively sets priorities and manages timelines to get work done. Shows respect, builds trust and exhibits flexibility to change. Analyzes situations, thinks before acting and uses sound judgment when making decisions and offering solutions.}
• Leadership {Exhibits strong project management leadership by maintaining a high level of awareness and understanding of the marketplace, industry trends, and competition. Researches and analyzes opportunities through multiple resources to offer innovative and practical solutions to bring new ideas to market.}
• Communication (Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Highly motivated and accountable, with strong work ethic and follow-up skills. Fast and efficient learner with desire to further develop through training to expand technical proficiency.}
• Customer Service {Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner. Provides exceptional service and responds to customer needs with urgency and attention to detail. Maintains operational awareness. Effectively presents Outdoor Cap’s strengths, capabilities, offerings and value proposition.}

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education experience.
• 1+ years of relevant product development experience, apparel manufacturing background a plus.
• Advanced level abilities in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.