Arc’teryx is seeking a Product Line Manager for its LEAF division.  The full-time position is located in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, at the Arc’teryx head office.

As the Product Line Manager – LEAF, you create innovative, profitable, repeatable, and operationally relevant seasonal product lines that align with target consumer requirements and LEAF Business Unit goals. You will plan, prioritize, and coordinate the development of multiple B2B seasonal product lines and support the development of B2G contract opportunities.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• You own the LEAF consumer profile and are the the in-house subject matter expert on the MIL-GOV-LE specialty consumer
  You create and maintain the LEAF product strategy, inclusive of “Where to Play” and “How to Win” tactics, supporting long-term LEAF Strategic Business Planning
  You research and analyze the global marketplace, identifying consumer requirements and understanding LEAF’s position within the competitive specialty MIL-GOV-LE marketspace
  By collaborating with design on creative, you develop a product vision that enables LEAF to sustain a seasonal product line that is innovative, technically feasible, commercially viable and operationally relevant from a LEAF target consumer perspective
  You create and deliver seasonal product line briefs at Business Unit and Company stage gate presentations. This includes target pricing, preliminary forecasts, sourcing preferences, technical materials information, product feature guidance, and packaging requirements
  You coordinate the internal development of seasonal prototypes for internal Research & Development and external Trial & Evaluation purposes, ensuring the development and commercialization of operationally relevant and commercially viable products
  You liaise and communicate with other key LEAF stakeholders to ensure the efficient passage of product related information to specifically include raw material and finished good technical information packages
  You facilitate the development of Special Make Up products to support B2G contract opportunities while concurrently prioritizing and managing B2B commitments
  You partner and support the Business Unit Director – LEAF by conducting business development with key B2B consumers and B2G customers
  You support the Business Unit Director – LEAF by providing specific deliverables or reports upon request

Additional experience, education and/or skills (required):

• You have 10+ years’ MIL-GOV-LE experience, preferably in a specialist capacity (i.e. Special Operations Forces – Hostage Rescue Team – Emergency Response Team, etc.)
  You have a comprehensive understanding of the MIL-GOV-LE consumer and their applicable mission profiles (to include both ground operations and maritime operations)
  You have 7+ years’ experience in either MIL-GOV-LE product development or have served in a leadership – management – command capacity in a MIL-GOV-LE organization/agency
  You have superior leadership, management and teamwork skills to help facilitate work across different internal departments and external organizations that support product development
  You have effective and efficient time management skills, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
  You are able to travel internationally (trade shows, product development activities, business development activities, etc.)
  You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing creative solutions
  You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
  You are able to balance autonomy and collaboration
  You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
  Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

These are key requirements for those applying:

• 10+ years’ MIL-GOV-LE experience, preferably in a specialist capacity (i.e. Special Operations Forces – Hostage Rescue Team – Emergency Response Team, etc.)
  A comprehensive understanding of the MIL-GOV-LE consumer and their applicable mission profiles (to include both ground operations and maritime operations)
  7+ years’ experience in either MIL-GOV-LE product development or have served in a leadership – management – command capacity in a MIL-GOV-LE organization/agency

All applicants must go through the designated HR channels as specified at jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com.