Manager Product Development Mens Knitwear

Overview
Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions.

Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here!

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About PVH Corp.

PVH is the growth platform for  Calvin Klein  and  TOMMY HILFIGER . Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan.

That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

The Department & Team

The Product Development team is responsible for the development of the product, from initial concept through to physical and digital garments and delivers high quality, innovative and sustainable products while delivering on company & divisional KPI’s. We closely collaborate with other product development divisions to align processes and ensure efficiencies and partner with a number of stakeholders: design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, buying & planning and global teams to drive efficiency, refine processes, and push the boundaries of product development.

This role plays a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s identity, ensuring every piece reflects its DNA with craftsmanship and innovation.

The Position
The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the product development process from initial design concept through commercialization. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and cost-effective development of products that meet aesthetic, technical, and customer requirements. Leveraging strong product expertise, the Manager partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Production Operations, Raw Materials, Technical Design, and external vendors to deliver styles aligned with the design vision and business KPIs.

The role operates with a high degree of ownership, navigating complexity, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key liaison between Design, Raw Materials, Technical Design, AMS Product Development teams, vendors, and hub offices to ensure product execution meets aesthetic, quality, and cost targets

Support and strengthen cross-functional partnerships to deliver product within targeted cost parameters and calendar milestones

Collaborate with AMS Product Development to:

Analyze, negotiate, and confirm factory costings

Create, maintain, and manage cost logs from sketch through proto phase

Own proto and SRS ordering, tracking, and timely delivery through SMS

Ensure accurate creation, maintenance, and updates of BOMs and product data in PLM, including: composition, attributes, UPS, interface, and system accuracy

Manage the handover of samples prior to bulk production, ensuring readiness and alignment across teams

Accountable for on-time and in-full delivery of all proto and development samples

Represent Product Development in cross-functional milestone meetings, driving clarity, alignment, and efficient decision-making (e.g., color & concept reviews, sketch reviews, proto reviews)

Track and manage approval status of AMS PD and proto samples

Oversee sample management for cross-functional reviews and design…