Amsterdam
2 weeks ago
Manager Product Design & Development (1 year FTC)
Tommy Hilfiger
Amsterdam
2 weeks ago
Manager Product Design & Development (1 year FTC)
The Manager Product Design & Development at Tommy Hilfiger in Amsterdam leads global design and product development projects, acting as a bridge between business and IT. Requires 7-10 years of experience in fashion/retail, strong PLM knowledge, and stakeholder management skills. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Core AIOn-siteFull-timeSeniorPLMData Architecture
Manager Product Design & Development (1 year FTC)
The Manager Product Design & Development at Tommy Hilfiger in Amsterdam leads global design and product development projects, acting as a bridge between business and IT. Requires 7-10 years of experience in fashion/retail, strong PLM knowledge, and stakeholder management skills. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Core AIOn-siteFull-timeSeniorPLM
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
PLMData architectureProcess improvementProcess modellingProcess mappingProcess documentationAgileTraditional project managementJiraGenerative AI toolsChatGPTPythonSystem integrationSAPMDM/PIM
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder managementAnalyticalProblem-solvingProactiveHands-on mindsetDecision-makingInfluenceCoachingTeam leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
Centric 8 PLMConsultancy experienceProduct Development and Design experience
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the Director Product Design & Development to guide and coordinate the Product Design & Development team, setting clear priorities and supporting the team in delivering against agreed objectives.
- Oversee and consult on operational activities of the team, taking accountability for the quality and timely delivery of activities within the functional scope.
- Initiate, drive and deliver projects and initiatives regarding the globalization, digitalization and data quality of Product Design & Development processes within Global Tommy Hilfiger.
- Manage the implementation of cross-departmental projects initiated by the Process Development team in the area of Product Design & Development.
- Act as a key point of contact for small to medium size Product Design & Development functional topics within the team and across global stakeholders.
- Together with the Director Product Design & Development, manage key stakeholders located globally and across multiple departments.
- Drive the analysis, validation and design of new processes and IT enhancements in the Product Design & Development area, translating business needs into clear process requirements and functional specifications.
- Contribute to the definition, documentation and adoption of global processes, standards and ways of working within the Product Design & Development discipline.
- Support the team with day-to-day business support for Product Design & Development systems, including PLM, Color Digital, 3D tools and related process requests, questions, feedback, bugs and malfunctions.
- Partner with IT to test new requirements, upgrades and improvements, ensuring solutions meet business needs and support stable operations.
- Support coaching and development of team members by sharing expertise, providing guidance on complex topics and strengthening process and system knowledge within the team.
- Proactively manage workload priorities, communicate risks and trade-offs, and maintain stakeholder alignment as business needs and priorities evolve.
Product DesignProduct DevelopmentPLMFashionRetailProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementAmsterdam1-year FTC