Associate Product Manager, Product Development & PLM jobs in United States
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Vuori · 3 weeks ago

Associate Product Manager, Product Development & PLM

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like, aiming to inspire others with clarity and enthusiasm. The Associate Product Manager will ensure efficiency and accuracy across the apparel product lifecycle, overseeing the PLM platform and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

ApparelBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionMarketingRetailSales

Responsibilities

Define and prioritize PLM enhancements, configurations, and workflows that improve user experience and support product development initiatives
Partner with functional teams to understand evolving business needs and translate them into scalable PLM solutions
Lead the requirements gathering process, develop functional specifications, and collaborate with technical teams for implementation
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that reduce manual work, increase product master data accuracy, and improve visibility across the product lifecycle
Act as a trusted liaison between business and engineering to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines
Troubleshoot issues, coordinate with engineering and support, and ensure smooth day-to-day system performance
Partner with Data Governance team to define data standards, attributes, and ownership models
Maintain data integrity and alignment of product master data with downstream systems (e.g., ERP, PIM)
Coordinate and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and communicate changes effectively to business partners
Support day-to-day operational reporting needs using PLM and BI tools
Ensure alignment and accuracy between PLM and reporting systems
Provide responsive day-to-day support for end users, troubleshooting issues and ensuring adoption of best practices
Develop and maintain user documentation, SOPs, and training guides
Lead new user onboarding and training sessions for feature rollouts or process changes

Qualification

PLM expertiseBusiness analysisReporting tools proficiencyApparel product lifecycleAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent years of experience preferred
3+ years of experience in business analysis or system support within apparel, footwear, or retail product development
Strong hands-on experience with PLM (Centric PLM, FlexPLM, Bamboo Rose)
Proficiency with reporting tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Tableau, Power BI)
Understanding of end-to-end apparel product lifecycle processes, including design, material development, costing, sourcing, and production
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Proven ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders

Benefits

Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits

Company

Vuori

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Vuori offers a collection of apparel brands for men and women.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.27B
Key Investors
SoftBank Vision FundNorwest
2024-11-08Secondary Market· $825M
2021-10-13Series Unknown· $400M
2019-08-15Series Unknown· $45M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Kudla
Founder & CEO
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Luis Alvarez
Vice President - Wholesale
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