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 environment

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 robust 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

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