- Drive operational excellence across product creation supply chain functions and integrate Advanced Concepts (AC) innovation - Accountable for seasonal delivery, process optimization, and integrating AC early-stage innovation into processes - Operate at the intersection of product development, materials, and sourcing - Partner with the Innovation Incubation squad to accelerate validated concepts into pilot, commercialization, and scale - Facilitate cross-functional alignment within Product Creation and Advanced Concepts teams - Lead seasonal I2C delivery across product development, materials, sourcing, and planning teams - Develop governance models, KPIs, and tracking systems for incubation programs - Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, and budget (CAPEX & OPEX) - Enable project teams with clear frameworks, RACI structures, and execution rigor - Manage external partnerships and innovation ecosystem relationships Requirements - 8+ years’ experience in innovation management, product development, or operations in an apparel creation environment - Proven experience in project management with a diverse and highly cross-functional portfolio - Proven experience influencing senior leadership in cross-functional environments - Strong understanding of the product creation workplace - Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing,



and product lifecycle - Financial acumen including budgeting and business case development - Stakeholder alignment and communication skills - Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions - Flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity - Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration - Inspiration for breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement - Commitment to seek the best solutions, doing what is right Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in innovation management and product development within the apparel creation environment, with a strong focus on operational excellence, project management, and stakeholder alignment. Proven ability to drive process optimization and integrate advanced concepts into product creation workflows. Highest-signal resume keywords - Innovation Management - Project Management - Product Development - Financial Acumen - Stakeholder Alignment ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills - Process Optimization - Product Lifecycle Management - Budgeting - KPI Development - Governance Models Soft Skills - Communication Skills - Problem-Solving - Adaptability - Collaboration - Leadership Industry Keywords - Apparel Creation - Materials - Manufacturing - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Innovation Ecosystem Tools & Technologies - RACI Structures - Tracking Systems - Portfolio Planning Tools

📌 Senior Manager, Process Operations – Product Creation and Advanced Concepts (North Vancouver)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 North Vancouver