Full Time

15+ years in Technical Program Management or Program Management

Proven experience owning portfolio-level programs across planning, supply chain, or retail technology domains

Merch Planning and Allocation processes

Forecasting and inventory optimization concepts

Cross-functional delivery in data-driven systems Demonstrated ability to influence both technical and business leadership decisions

Experience with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and end-to-end data pipelines

We are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex, cross-portfolio technology initiatives within Global Product Technology, with a robust focus on Merch Planning, Forecasting, Sizing, and Allocation systems.

The Staff TPM is responsible for driving end-to-end outcomes, shaping technical and business decisions, and ensuring planning and allocation capabilities deliver measurable business impact.

This role requires deep understanding of retail planning lifecycles, inventory flow, and allocation strategies, combined with the ability to orchestrate complex technology delivery at scale.

________________________________________Own end-to-end delivery outcomes across multiple programs spanning Merch Planning, Sizing, Forecasting, Allocation, and Inventory Optimization

Merch Planning & Allocation Business Acumen (Critical) Serve as a thought partner to Merch Planning and Allocation leaders, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions

Pre-season planning (assortment planning, size curves, buy quantities)

In-season management (reforecasting, transfers, sell-through optimization)

Inventory optimization vs service levels

Automation vs planner control Inventory productivity

Technical & Strategic Decision Leadership Drive cross-system decision-making (architecture, sequencing, data flows, integration with planning tools like Anaplan, Snowflake, etc.)

Ensure solutions reflect end-to-end planning workflows, not isolated system improvements

Act as a technical and business translator between Planning,



Product, and Engineering

________________________________________Release Governance & Delivery Management Own and evolve release governance and readiness processes across planning and allocation systems

Ensure releases align to critical business windows (GTM, buys, peak seasons)

Design and scale delivery operating models for planning systems across multiple teams Quality of outputs used by planners ________________________________________

Cross-Functional Orchestration & Dependency Management Act as the single-threaded owner connecting Merch Planning, Allocation, Engineering, Data, and Product teams Surface and resolve risks tied to data quality, model outputs, and downstream planning impacts

________________________________________Lead response to production issues impacting planning or allocation outcomes (forecast errors, allocation mismatches, data delays)

Drive root cause analysis with both technical and business context

Ensure continuous improvements in: Data accuracy and reliability

Planning system stability ________________________________________

Deliver executive-ready insights linking technology delivery to business outcomes (inventory, forecast accuracy, allocation effectiveness)

Partner with senior leaders across: 8–12+ years in Technical Program Management or Program Management

Proven experience owning portfolio-level programs across planning, supply chain, or retail technology domains

Merch Planning and Allocation processes

Forecasting and inventory optimization concepts

Cross-functional delivery in data-driven systems Demonstrated ability to influence both technical and business leadership decisions

________________________________________Experience with Anaplan, planning systems, or allocation engines

Exposure to AI/ML-based forecasting or optimization models

Experience with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and end-to-end data pipelines

Background in retail, apparel, or omnichannel inventory environments

________________________________________Bachelor's or Master's of engineering, or related fields. #

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