Vice President of Footwear Development, Materials

2 days ago

Baltimore MD United States Under Armour Full time

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

As Vice President of Footwear Development, Materials & Engineering you'll drive innovation and performance for Under Armour's footwear business. This teammate will provide strategic leadership and direction to high-performing teams responsible for creating cutting-edge footwear products. By translating consumer insights, market trends, and technical expertise into groundbreaking designs, your team will shape the future of our brand. Your vision will be instrumental in driving product development, commercialization, and material innovation to deliver exceptional footwear experiences that exceed customer expectations.

Your Impact

  • Develop and execute product creation strategy, collaborating with merchandising, manufacturing, wear testing, design, and sourcing
  • Lead teams to achieve desired results and ensure timely product delivery to retail
  • Influence sourcing, materials, and costing strategies
  • Manage multiple priorities effectively to deliver results
  • Communicate business initiatives, strategies, and updates across the organization
  • Foster a culture of excellence within product teams
  • Build a high-performance, bicoastal team through talent acquisition and development
  • Coach, guide, and develop direct reports, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Effectively communicate change and priorities to all organizational levels
  • Contribute to short and long-term planning and budgeting
  • Monitor progress and drive achievement of business plans and profitability goals
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve complex problems across product teams and the business
  • Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to footwear development, engineering, and materials teams
  • Drive the creation of a world-class development organization
  • Collaborate with innovation leadership for seamless integration of new processes, materials, and concepts into development calendars

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of athletic performance footwear product development, with leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams
  • Proven experience in Asia footwear factory operations
  • Extensive experience collaborating with professional and collegiate athletes
  • Significant experience in design collaboration
  • In-depth knowledge of footwear mold drawings, patterns, constructions, and technologies
  • Advanced expertise in injection cleat plate technology
  • Proven track record in developing running, basketball, and cleated footwear
  • Proficiency in Centric PLM system (preferred)
  • Strategic sourcing experience across multiple countries (preferred)

Workplace Location

  • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD
  • Return to Work Designation: Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote
  • Travel: Up to 15% travel, domestic and international

Relocation

  • Relocation may be provided

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
  • Competitive 401(k) plan matching
  • Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources - We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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