COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle across multiple brands, driving operational excellence, and strategic alignment from concept through commercialization. Ensure best-in-class execution across timelines, costing, and product readiness while partnering closely with Design, Development, Sourcing, and Planning teams. Manage / mentor to elevate team capabilities, and implement scalable processes that support growth, margin optimization, and on-time delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Multi-Brand Product Lifecycle Leadership
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring alignment to brand strategy and business goals
• Drive consistency in product creation processes, timelines, and deliverables across all brands
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and improve speed-to-market
Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop Product Managers, providing clear direction, prioritization, and performance feedback
• Establish team best practices and elevate capabilities across product management and execution
• Act as escalation point for risks, challenges, and cross-functional alignment
Strategic Planning & Execution
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to align on seasonal priorities, volume opportunities, and margin targets
• Anticipate risks within the seasonal calendar and proactively implement solutions to ensure on-time delivery
• Drive SKU discipline, adoption strategies, and product efficiency across brands
Sample & Production Oversight
• Oversee sample and production readiness across brands, ensuring timely execution from proto through SRS and bulk
• Partner with regional teams to resolve delays, mitigate risks, & maintain quality standards
• Ensure strong vendor alignment and accountability across the product lifecycle
PLM, Data Integrity & Systems
• Own PLM governance across brands, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Establish standardized processes for BOM creation, costing inputs, and product setup
• Partner with teams to enhance system usage and support future tools (e.g., demand planning, AI forecasting)
Materials & Development Strategy
• Oversee seasonal material strategies across brands, ensuring alignment with design vision & cost targets
• Drive efficiencies through material consolidation, counter sourcing, and vendor partnerships
• Ensure accurate and centralized management of material libraries and seasonal data
Commercialization & Product Readiness
• Ensure all products meet readiness standards for SRS and bulk production
• Oversee fit, wear testing, and risk assessment processes to uphold brand standards for quality and comfort
• Drive accountability across teams to deliver fully commercialized product on time