Product Manager – Technical Performance Workwear

JWR Employment Specialist have an opportunity with an Irish Leading Global Manufacturer located in Westport, Co Mayo for a Product Manager - Technical Performance Workwear. The successful candidate would be required to have experience with design and development

As the Product Manager, you will manage our Garments in a specific range for global markets. You will be a product expert and provide technical support for the range, working closely with our global sales teams.

The role also offers a competitive salary, health insurance, pension and hybrid working arrangements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out competitor research and make commercial decisions on your products that will drive the growth of the range.
• Sourcing and development of technical performance fabrics, always looking for innovation.
• Product Design and Development. You will work with designers and other Products Managers in the creation of new products.
• Present your products to a selection committee and the wider business for approval.
• Interact and work with cross-functional departments to get product to market in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance by working with notified bodies on the testing and certification of technical garments and fabrics.
• Travelling will be required from time-to-time to work face-to-face with other members of the product team and our supplier base
• Drive down the cost of product and ensure we offer maximum value to our customers.
• Supervise the creation of full technical specifications for products
• Manage the delivery and approval of samples to final sealed tape stage, guiding junior members of the product team to assist in this

Skills and Qualifications: 

• 5-10 plus years' experience in a Product Management/ Product Development / Technical fabric development position
• Relevant degree qualification in Design, Materials or Garment Technology
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With strong commercial acumen
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• High attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills