Vice President of Product Management

The Vice President of Product Management is a senior leader responsible for creating and translating the company’s product strategy into actionable plans that drive business results and fuel sustainable growth. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this role partners closely on strategic direction while owning the operational execution required to deliver against company objectives. This leader has Product Line Management responsibility for Men’s Footwear, Women’s Footwear, Sneakers/Sport, and Lifestyle categories, ensuring cohesion, excellence, and innovation across the entire product portfolio. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Execution • Partner with the Chief Product Officer to develop, interpret, enhance and drive the execution of our overall product strategy, through consumer and marketplace insights and opportunities. • Lead the tactical execution of long-term strategic business plans though clear, actionable seasonal-product line plans and priorities. • Build overarching product architecture strategies that support accelerated global brand growth. • Ensure product category strategies are aligned, integrated, and executed consistently to achieve financial, consumer, and brand objectives. • Drive a results-oriented culture focused on delivering growth, margin improvement, operational excellence, and speed-to-market. Cross-Category Leadership • Lead a talented organization across Men’s, Women’s, Sneakers/Sport, and Lifestyle product categories. • Foster collaboration, and communication across product creation, design, development, sourcing, marketing the channels. • Ensure consistent product management rigor and frameworks across all categories. Business & Product Performance • Own cross-category business performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, margin targets, SKU efficiency, and market competitiveness. • Analyze consumer trends, market insights, and competitive landscapes to inform prioritization and product investments. • Drive product lifecycle excellence from concept through in-market performance. Enterprise Thinking & Collaboration • Act as a key member of the extended leadership team, bringing holistic, enterprise-level thinking to decisions. • Build strong partnerships across functions including Design, Development, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Buying and Planning. • Help create a streamlined, scalable operating model that supports dual gender growth across footwear and lifestyle product categories. Team Leadership & Development • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing product management team. • Develop talent, elevate capability, and ensure succession plans across all categories. • Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Team Leadership & Development • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing product management team. • Develop talent, elevate capability, and ensure succession plans across all categories. • Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: • 12+ years of progressive product management experience in the footwear space • Proven track record of leading dual gender, multi-category product teams and delivering strong commercial results. • Demonstrated success leading and rapidly growing the Women's dress/dress casual footwear and lifestyle categories is a must. • Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans that drive measurable business outcomes. • Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally at senior levels. • Strong strategic thinking combined with a bias for action, problem-solving, and operational excellence. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities. Base Salary: From $275,000 to $290,000 annually* Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts *Rate of pay dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience This position is not available to be performed in Colorado. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.