Head of Product Line Management Basketball Footwear

6 days ago

Boston, MA, United States PUMA North America, Inc. Full time
YOUR MISSION

As the Head of Product Line Management for Basketball Footwear, you will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of the basketball footwear category. This role blends market insight, product innovation, and cross-functional leadership to deliver iconic, performance-driven products that resonate with athletes and consumers alike.

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and drive the long-term vision and seasonal strategies for the basketball footwear category.

  • Align product roadmaps with brand goals, consumer insights, and market trends.

Product Development & Innovation

  • Oversee the full product lifecycle-from concept to commercialization.

  • Collaborate with design, development, and marketing teams to create compelling, high-performance footwear.

  • Ensure storytelling through color, material, and graphics reflects brand identity and athlete needs.

Market & Consumer Insight

  • Conduct global market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.

  • Stay attuned to cultural and sport-specific trends influencing basketball footwear.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with merchandising, sports marketing, and sales teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market strategies.

  • Present product lines and strategies to internal stakeholders, key accounts, and international partners.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of product managers.

  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

YOUR TALENT

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Product Design, Sports Management, or related field (Master's preferred).

  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in product management, ideally in performance or lifestyle footwear.

  • Deep understanding of basketball culture, athlete needs, and footwear innovation.

  • Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

  • Passion for sport, style, and consumer-centric design.

  • A sharp product eye and style sensibility.

  • Ability to balance performance innovation with cultural relevance.

  • A pulse on the basketball community-from grassroots to professional.

  • Visionary thinking paired with operational excellence.

  • Domestic & International Travel - 40%

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $120,200 - $163,155 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application. PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. For additional information, please contact: us-hrrecruiter@puma.com

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