
Sr. Product Manager, Product Development & Merchandising Analysis
- Carlsbad, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and Planning teams to understand current workflows and identify opportunities for digital innovation across Line Planning, Assorting, and PLM tools.
- Own and evolve the product roadmap, aligning feature development with key business milestones (e.g., line reviews, GTM calendars, seasonal planning).
- Translate business requirements into clear user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria; support delivery teams through backlog grooming, sprint planning, and UAT.
- Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that solutions are both scalable and user centric.
- Guide enhancements to data structures and system integrations (e.g., PLM ↔ ERP, Line Planning ↔ Financial Planning tools).
- Support change management by developing training materials, rollout plans, and ongoing user engagement strategies.
- Monitor feature adoption, gather feedback, and use insights to inform continuous improvement.
- Stay informed on industry best practices, vendor capabilities, and new technologies to help shape long-term strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in product management, solution delivery, or business analysis, ideally within a retail or apparel organization.
- Demonstrated experience with Line Planning, Assortment Planning, and/or PLM systems (e.g., Centric, FlexPLM, or similar platforms).
- Strong understanding of the product creation lifecycle, merchandising calendars, and go-to-market timelines.
- Able to work at both strategic and executional levels — from defining product vision to writing detailed requirements.
- Proficient in Agile development methodologies and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and Lucidchart.
- Comfortable leading cross-functional discussions, asking the right questions, and simplifying complex concepts for broad audiences.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits