Product Line Manager Skis - Amer Sports

Amer Sports is a dynamic, global sports company offering passionate achievement-oriented professionals the chance to succeed and flourish in an international environment. Our globally recognized brands include Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Armada, and Arc’teryx.  We are a company where ambitious, competent and motivated people can make their mark. All our team members are ready to strive for the best of the company and to win together. Just like our customers, we are dedicated to an active lifestyle and sports.  Join us.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Product Line Manager Skis to join our dynamic team.  In this role you will be part of the product development team specifically responsible for Product Management for the Alpine Ski category throughout its development, production and successful sell out in the marketplace.  Responsible for project management and development activities to best reflect the design direction while meeting / surpassing the needs and expectations of our consumer.

• Successful development and management of the Alpine Ski, Binding, Pole, and Skin range including the realization of new products which comply with product brief, approved design-specifications, and target costs, while exceeding industry trade and consumer expectations
• Create CAD drawings and design briefs for alpine skis, propose new process and materials, work with technical development team to create prototypes, coordinate on hill tests for product validation.
• Collaborate pro-actively with athletes, sales and marketing teams throughout the I2P process
• Manage the product-line with inputs from sales, marketing and general management
• Actively manage product development activities from concept phase, sample delivery, and through mass production, executing on-time I2P calendar stages and deadlines
• Oversees all project costs, timelines and objectives are being met
• Manages detailed product and SKU information within the PLM (Product Line Management) software for all Ski, binding, pole and skin products
• Supports departments products throughout lifecycle by reviewing warranty data and proposing changes to products to reduce warranty claims
• Build a strong market understanding with competitor awareness
• Assist Marketing, Commercial in the development of Training / Sell-in to Sell-out communication tools

This role requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  preferred but will consider other fields depending on candidate’s other qualifications and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience.  Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in engineering and/or product management.

Other qualifications include:

• Detail oriented & highly focused on completing deliverables on-time.
• Creativity and innovation: Explore new shapes in CAD, materials and manufacturing processes to make new ideas come to life. Balance blue-sky innovations with proven processes
• Communication: A proactive and organized individual with ability to clearly communicate to sales and marketing in product presentations and technical documents
• Ability to work as a team member and to collaborate: Promote information sharing and team spirit, contributing to collective efficiency
• Professional commitment: Demonstrate passion and personal investment in order to develop best-in-class products
• Self-Starter – have initiative and proactive personality 

Additional Qualifications/Skills requested:

Foreign language(s) : Good command of English

Software : Command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), 2D and/or 3D CAD software (Solidworks, AutoCAD or similar)

Other : marketing knowledge, wintersport market knowledge, consumer goods manufacturing

What We’ll Provide

This role is part of the Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor category of Brands – located in Utah. 

We offer a great working environment in the sports industry with talented & passionate colleagues all over the world!  Other benefits and perks include:  

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance, pre-tax transit benefit program
• Discounts on Amer Sports products

 Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.