Vice President Product Management- Lands' End Outfitters at Lands End Inc in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Job Description:

At Lands’ End, we are on a mission to create a more comfortable world. We care about our employees, our community, and our planet. People are the heart of our company, and our doors are open to everyone. We are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all. Our strength in work and life comes from the combination of our experiences, backgrounds, and talents. It's what we do as people that makes Lands’ End a great place to work.

Lands’ End Outfitters is a leading B2B company dedicated to providing innovative solutions tailored to specific industries. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge products and services that meet the unique needs and challenges of our clients across various sectors. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction drives everything we do, and we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Product Management to lead our efforts in developing industry-focused solutions.

As an Executive Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and success of our product offering that allows Land’s End Outfitters to grow their business through various industries. You will lead a team of talented product managers and designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development and delivery of innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our B2B clients. This position requires a confident, mature, strategic leader who will proactively drive the business through client insights and marketplace knowledge.

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for industry-specific solutions, aligning with the overall business objectives and market opportunities.


• Lead a team of designers and product managers, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives.


• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer requirements, leveraging insights to inform product development decisions.


• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, sourcing, and other stakeholders to prioritize features, allocate resources effectively, and drive product success.


• Champion a customer-centric approach to product management, gathering feedback and insights from clients to continuously improve and enhance our offerings.


• Drive product innovation and differentiation by staying abreast of emerging technologies, industry best practices, and customer needs.


• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance and success of industry-specific products, tracking progress against goals and making data-driven recommendations for optimization.


• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for industry-focused solutions both internally and externally, representing Lands’ End at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree: MBA or advanced degree preferred.


• 10 years product development experience in apparel


• Proven track record of success in product management roles, with at least 7-10 years of experience leading teams and driving product strategy in a B2B environment.


• Demonstrated expertise in building and launching industry-specific solutions, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within targeted sectors.


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product plans and initiatives.


• Excellent leadership and communication abilities, with experience in effectively managing teams, fostering collaboration, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Passion for innovation and driving positive change, with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers.


• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Knowledge of product management tools and methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance and personal competencies required for the position.

Strategic Business Partner

• Acts in advance of the market to ensure the company is positioned for the future.


• Provides clear and concise feedback relative to local needs to ensure the company can achieve ambitious growth targets.


• Anticipates future business opportunities or problems and develops strategies to address them.


• Grasps complexities of the business and seizes opportunities for productivity improvement not identified by others.

Performance Orientation / Proven Track Record

• Possesses an extensive and distinctive record of delivery.


• Capable of executing short-term (tactical) and long term (strategic) plans.


• Sets and achieves ambitious targets for their area of responsibility.


• Credibility earned through delivering results in a hands-on manner.


• Able to translate strategy into practical action.

Leading / Team Builder / Change Agent

• Communicates a vision that gives direct reports direction and focuses their efforts.


• Brings a strong change management experience which demonstrates the ability to take a holistic viewpoint i.e., people, process and technology.


• Delegates/gives significant responsibilities to team members and holds them accountable.


• Actively attends to morale and culture.


• Makes talent decisions, exits and moves people as needed.


• Strong track record of developing talent to ensure proper leadership is in place to drive innovation.

Collaborative / Influencer / Relationships Builder

• Articulate leader who exhibits strong communication skills accompanied by the ability to influence both directly and indirectly and build consensus throughout the business.


• Builds strong rapport and credibility with key stakeholders.


• Track record of strategic, business-oriented thinking and partnership and effective execution of same.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills that combine both IQ and EQ.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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