Manager, Product Development Lingerie & Apparel
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: New York, NY, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job Area: Production and Sourcing
Employment type: Full-time
Job ID: 04DRP
Your Role
Our Production & Sourcing teams source the raw materials that go into all of our brand products and packaging. Materials are sourced from around the world and we manage production in factories in the U.S. and across the Far East. Victoria’s Secret was the first organization to master the art of speed sourcing – bringing products from concept to stores so fast it made the retail world’s collective head spin. We were the best then … and we’re still at the top after all these years.
The Manager of Product Development is an experienced manager responsible for owning specific category/categories. They partner with design, technical design and manufacturing to develop and execute product consistent with design’s vision and the Brand’s global sourcing strategy. The Manager of Product Development manages the development and execution of products from design intent through bulk production, with a focus on on-time, quality, deliveries at the right cost, with the required speed and flexibility in support of the brand strategy. This role requires a high level of influence with global cross functional partners.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Your Impact
• Overseeing the sample tracking for your categories to ensure accuracy and share with regional and cross functional partners
• Responsible for ensuring teams’ data is properly tracked and entered in PLM systems and for any and all reporting
• Manage team costings, including negotiations, alternative options, running costing meetings, etc.
• Find product solutions for your categories that include analyzing processes, hand-offs, tech pack requirements, Holding your team and design accountable for meeting timeline deliverables.
• Evaluating development ratios to ensure optimal product output
• Attending in person requirements like fittings and cross functional meetings
• Managing talent for your team, including managing direct reports, developing talent, onboarding and making sure team members have proper training
• Works cross functionally with Design, Merchandising/Planning, Quality Assurance/Regulatory, Creative and Operations, partners to ensure programs and products are executed to design intent while meeting quality standards and falling within cost parameters
• Ensures sample and bulk production lead times of raw materials and finished product coincide with milestone calendar
• Reviews Design specs/tech packs and turns over to allocated vendor(s) cross referencing against line plan
• Communicates with vendor base daily and monitors status updates
• Updates and maintains multiple tracking charts daily and sends status notifications out to greater team for visibility
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain/Logistics or related area
• 8-10 years related experience, preferably in Product Development
• Previous experience managing a team
• Strong, consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
• Keen written, verbal and electronic communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience with Centric and Salesforce
• Ability to communicate and influence design aesthetic and direction to vendors/regional offices
• Knowledge and experience representing team on a regional scale and communicating with overseas vendors
Minimum Salary : $126,700.00
Maximum Salary : $172,935.00
VS&Co provides an estimated range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual compensation will be determined by a number of relevant factors, including but not limited to your specific skills, experience, & geographic location.
• Experience in accessories product development with working knowledge of product life cycle
• Reviews and validates costs throughout the development process
• Degree in fashion; Handbag construction knowledge and manufacturing methods, a plus
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in MOS suite
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Takes initiative and follows through
• Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility
• Effective & efficient communicator
• Has a constructive approach to problem solving with excellent analytical skills
• Superb time management with sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Must be comfortable flexing between projects
• Demonstrates qualities of a team player with an ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels
• Capacity to be on-site (NY Office) 3 days a week
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
