PXG - Sr. Product Development Manager (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) was founded by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons with the sole intent to design and develop the world’s finest golf clubs – and we believe we have done just that!  With no cost or time constraints, PXG is committed to the long process of researching various alloys, exploring new technologies, and identifying the unique properties that make PXG clubs perform unlike anything else. With no set product release cycles, the company takes its time and pours every ounce of innovation into each new club design. PXG offers a full lineup of right and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as a complete line of high-performance, fashion-forward apparel.  Ready to join the PXG team? 

Description:

The Apparel Senior Product Development Manager will work with the design and production team to develop/source fabric and/or trim to execute the aesthetic expectations, appearance, hand feel, and finish of all products. Will develop T&A, PLM system, and fabric & trim libraries for the company. Collaborate with all apparel teams – Marketing, Merchandising, Design, and Production to make sure timelines and product details are aligned. 

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will have a technical product development background, be a self-starter and determine opportunities to manage costs without jeopardizing quality or getting behind schedule.
• Solid understanding of target margins to hit or exceed goals.  Ability to introduce and engage new vendors if needed to meet or exceed goals.
• Trims and fabric-based price negotiation with suppliers and, if necessary, creation of benchmarks and comparisons.
• Optimization of product and processing quality.
• Creation and maintenance of working documents and databases.
• Global travel to suppliers and trade show visits.
• Participation in projects and fittings.
• Ensure daily processes, communication, and RM deadlines are met for all developments and/or sourcing projects.
• Ensuring that brand quality for the best price is always a top priority.
• Manage standardization, second sourcing, and execution of fabric developments within the parameters of our product sourcing strategy.
• Work closely with the suppliers to ensure streamlined testing for all color or strike-off approvals.
• Partner with mills and vendors to resolve any RM development-related issues that may surface through the product lifecycle.
• Able to introduce new trims & fabrics at competitive price points as well as new features on the performance functions and new technologies.
• Closely work with the design team to support lab dips, strikeoffs, trims, bulk, and development samples and manage deadlines. 
• Reviews and assesses raw material test reports. A proactive approach to risk assessment during development.

 Job Skills Required:

• Solid understanding of trims, fabrics, and apparel.
• Vendor management.
• Product cost analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Very organized and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional understanding of calendar and deadlines. 

 Job Skills Preferred:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Performance fashion experience preferred
• Golf industry experience preferred 

Soft Skills:

• A confident, solution-focused, self-starter, possess great stakeholder management skills, high levels of numeracy, and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Passion for PXG brand.
• Ability to work both independently and with multiple teams.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience. 

Certifications:

• Not applicable 

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience

Travel:

• Travel may be required.

Perks of working at PXG: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Free set of golf clubs after 90 days
• Employee Discounts
• Smart Casual Dress Code
• Free in-house café with coffee and snacks (Corporate Office)
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for you and up to five dependents

Working Conditions:

This position works in an office environment.  Must be able to bend, crouch, sit, stand, and lift.

PXG is a drug-free, smoke-free, and fragrance-free work environment.

PXG believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (and gender identity or gender nonconformity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. PXG will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.