The Project Manager is responsible for building cohesive, customer-relevant product lines (PPD’s) for the promotional networks. The Project Manager collaborates in-network and cross-departmentally ensure all dates and expectations are met for their customers and is responsible for establishing timelines for their network accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the ISR’s, Product Specialist and Design Leads through clear communication, teamwork, and support to ensure all tasks are assigned and completed according to the development timeline.
• Keeps all necessary parties informed of updates on project status and timeline changes
• Proactively researches market trends through store visits, benchmarking, WGSN and internal trend presentations
• Manages customer relevant data, market and store research and communicates it effectively to the network
• Communicates with customer regarding specific requirements, preferences, and feedback
• Conveys vision in a comprehensive way to Design through graphic requests
• Reviews artwork and samples to ensure a cohesive, trend, market, and customer relevant line
• Chooses fabrics, techniques, shapes and trims within project pricing parameters and guidelines
• Works with RDI department on sourcing needs
• Ensures all merchandising processes are accurately completed
• Submits sample orders and accurately communicates product specifications with factories
• Monitors, logs and revises changes to incoming/outgoing samples
• Maintains and monitors licensed product approval process
• Works with Customer Order Processing and Purchasing to ensure customer ship dates are met
• Communicates necessary feedback to network following reviews
• Demonstrates a robust knowledge of Outdoor Cap’s brands, products, and systems
• Protects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork that is shared outside of the company
• Upholds Outdoor Cap's Mission-Vision-Values and Founder’s Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect

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 in order 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 and Communication

• 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.
• 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, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail.
• Maintains operational awareness.
• Effectively presents Outdoor Cap’s strengths, capabilities, offerings, and value proposition.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
• 1+ years of experience, Apparel Manufacturing background a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internal PDS system

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Highly proficient with verbal and written communication; adept to exchange accurate information and engage in conflict resolution strategies
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend and moveinside the office to access files and product.
• Adapt to moderate noise (Example: collaborative team environment, office with computers, printing and light traffic)
• Ability to move 10-25 lbs occasionally throughout day
• Able to hear a telephone ring
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machinery
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Available for infrequent domestic travel

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