Director, Product development GC Express Lane Footwear

Responsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.

Responsible for the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.



Typical Capabilities
Scope: Responsible for a discipline or major/multiple departments. Translates organization objectives into a clear team strategy. Sets and meets goals that can have far reaching impact on business segment.
Problem Solving: Problems are not clearly defined, and sufficient information may not be available. Occasionally, issues are complex where fundamental principles do not clearly apply or where data appears to conflict. Manages issues and resolves conflicts across cross functional teams, both internally and externally.
Leadership: Accountable for results which impact the entire business segment; is a functional budget holder. Maintains deliberate connections cross-functionally. Responsible for the development of a team of professional managers and experienced individual contributors. Responsible for talent management and may provide input into succession planning and segmentation activities. Responsible for performance management, pay, and resourcing decisions for direct and indirect reports.

Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree required in the relevant or a related field, or any acceptable combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant or a related field.