Sr Director Product Development - Athletic Footwear Virtua

10.0 - 15.0 years

0 Lacs

delhi

On-site

You are a senior leader with experience at the factory level in the development and commercialization teams within the athletic footwear sector. In this role, you will collaborate directly with the CEO of Mochiko and COO of Agilitas to facilitate the development of the best product & innovation pipelines in the Mochiko business, which includes major global brands such as Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Asics, Clarks, Decathlon, and more. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of new sports shoe designs, materials, and technologies to meet market demands and stay competitive. You will manage a team of designers, engineers, and product developers, providing guidance and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. It is essential to develop products that align with customer demands, exceed expectations, and meet industry standards. You will be required to optimize production costs without compromising product quality, stay updated with industry trends and customer preferences, build relationships with suppliers, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, manage the product development budget effectively, and oversee multiple product development projects simultaneously. This role demands strong leadership and management skills, creativity, quality standards knowledge, project management proficiency, supplier relationship management experience, excellent communication skills, and financial acumen. Qualifications: - Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., footwear design, engineering, business). A master's degree will be advantageous. - Experience: 10-15 years of experience in sports shoe product development and manufacturing with a successful track record of product launches. - Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills. - Creativity: An innovative mindset to translate emerging trends into product concepts. - Quality: Thorough understanding of quality standards and manufacturing techniques in the shoe industry. - Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing multiple product development projects. - Supplier Management: Experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation. - Communication: Excellent communication skills for collaboration and stakeholder presentations. - Budget Management: Financial acumen to manage the product development budget effectively.,

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