Product Management Manager, Textiles, RL Home

Product Management Manager, Textiles, RL Home

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed product technical specifications for RL sourcing offices and vendors.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of sewing techniques across bedding, bath, and soft goods home accessory categories.
• Recommend cost-effective alternative construction methods while maintaining product quality standards.
• Manage and evaluate product submissions including color, strike-offs, trims, sewing samples, and base cloths.
• Oversee development calendar and work‑in‑progress reports for seasonal products.
• Maintain comprehensive records of submits, Sample Evaluation Forms (SEFs), and various samples (market, PP, TOP).

• Partner with design teams to ensure accurate and complete art packs, including proper sizing and material specifications.
• Work closely with senior team members on sourcing decisions and seasonal product allocation.
• Participate actively in art pack handover meetings, highlighting common materials and vendor requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Director on cost impact analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross‑functional partners to optimize development processes.

• Initiate and oversee product testing and compliance requirements during early development stages.
• Monitor top‑of‑production samples for pattern accuracy, color consistency, quality, sizing, and labeling.
• Maintain an organized trim reference library with corresponding PLM material IDs.
• Maintain daily communication with RL offices and vendors across USA, Asia, Europe, and South America.
• Partner with vendors to explore and develop new product categories.
• Present innovative solutions to design and merchant teams.

• Ensure adherence to RL quality standards and development timelines.
• Proactively identify and resolve development challenges.
• Track and meet all technical pack deadlines to support production schedules.
• Monitor competitive retail landscape.
• Effectively manage workload according to department priorities.

• College degree required.
• 4-6 years experience in Product Development/Technical Design or related field.
• Experience with factory setting production and sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and yarn construction finishes and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time‑management/project skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness.
• Ability to form strong partnerships with different departments.
• Software requirements: proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel.
• FlexPLM or comparable PLM software experience preferred.

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually.