Senior Manager, Sourcing Development, Governance & Capability Excellence

About your role:

In this role, you will lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team responsible for the deployment, optimization, and readiness of PD tools across the Footwear and Equipment organization, serving as the primary interface between PD and Platform teams. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the preservation and management of organizational knowledge by ensuring the development, maintenance, and updating of SOPs, as well as standardizing internal processes to minimize knowledge loss and ensure continuity.

You will champion the development of technical and nurture future talent, particularly in footwear technology, by promoting targeted training and development initiatives. You will ensure the consistent use of best practices, tools, and processes, translating enterprise frameworks and strategic initiatives into practical, brand-relevant solutions for your team and the broader organization.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited):

• Knowledge Preservation
• Oversee the preservation and management of organizational knowledge to ensure continuity and minimize knowledge loss
• Map, standardize, and document internal processes by developing, maintaining, and updating SOPs
• Capabilities Development
• Lead the development of technical skills within the team and nurture future talent with a focus on footwear technology
• Drive continuous enhancement of the Product Development team’s technical capabilities through targeted training and development initiatives
• Define, promote, and ensure the consistent and effective use of best practices, tools, and processes across the organization
• Translate enterprise frameworks and strategic initiatives into practical, brand-relevant solutions for the team and broader organization
• Drive operational excellence by leading initiatives related to development execution, governance, and reporting
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across regions, brands, and vendors to maintain high standards and unified processes
• Development KPI Governance & Intelligence
• Establish and oversee governance of KPIs to measure and drive performance
• Support and enforce milestone adherence and execution discipline throughout project lifecycles
• Deliver fact-based insights and PD intelligence to enable informed, data-driven decision making
• Tools Adoption & Readiness
• Lead the deployment, optimization, and readiness of Product Development tools, serving as the primary liaison between Product Development and Platform teams (e.g., PxM, PSE)
• Ensure consistent and effective utilization of tools across teams and functions
• Define, align, and promote best practices for tool usage and process implementation across brands in collaboration with platform teams
• Own and lead category-specific business initiatives, translating enterprise frameworks into actionable results at the category level
• Operational Execution
• Oversee SMS PO management for all brands, including resolving discrepancies, tracking PR/PO conversion, ensuring PO acknowledgment and system updates, confirming sample packaging, and monitoring shipping and communications with brands/regions
• Manage ECN (Engineering Change Notice) data to maintain accuracy and process integrity

What we will be looking for in you:

• Knowledge of the product category within the scope of this role with proven experience – good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods
• You will be coaching and developing your team, providing timely constructive feedback enabling them to excel and realize their potential
• Proven leadership experience in managing multi-cultural teams and ability to influence stakeholders on a global level to advance business goals
• Product Development or Technical expertise will be an advantage
• Drive and passion to make a difference, presenting a growth mindset that role models positivity and curiosity to your team and peers
• Executive presence – you will be capable of capturing your audience’s attention, being composed and well prepared
• Ability to lead, facilitate and champion change
• Good business acumen and understanding of the competitive global business environment, as well as an awareness of economic, social and political trends that impact the organization’s global strategy

Key Attributes:

• Embodience the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Passion for product and a consumer-first mindset
• Able to manage complex and conflicting interpersonal interactions with others, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure
• Possesses excellent organizational and analytical skills and prioritize and can successfully execute multiple tasks/projects
• Able to collaborate with peers and superiors while building relationships with individuals and organizations across the globe
• Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware
• Demonstrates a creative, energetic, and motivated spirit

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. MBA is a plus
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in the field of process engineering or manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a senior managerial role
• Experience working with overseas factories, and a multi-cultural factory management team
• Proven experience in leading & developing team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region

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