Lead transformation initiatives by improving processes and implementing system enhancements, building a more productive environment for our Global and Regional teams to create and win together.
Set team priorities, allocate workload and manage capacity to ensure resources are aligned to the transformation roadmap and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate across teams —Design, Product, Development, Regional Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and IT—to simplify workflows and maintain data integrity.
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team through coaching and setting clear expectations to build strong product operations and systems expertise.
Champion automation and innovation, overseeing implementation of cutting-edge solutions and troubleshooting issues that impact the product lifecycle.
Drive strategic execution, managing the roadmap for BPO projects to deliver measurable efficiency gains and unlock creative potential.

Requirements

10+ years experience in product operations, business process optimization, or related fields, with proven expertise in PLM systems and transformation initiatives.
3-5+ years of people management experience leading teams of analysts, project managers or process specialists.
Strong understanding of apparel and footwear development cycles, including concept-to-commercialization processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders across Design, Product, Development, Regional Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and IT.
Proven success managing a roadmap for BPO and/or shared service initiatives, including vendor selection, SLAs, KPIs, and governance.
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into clear goals and measurable outcomes for a team, with strong prioritization and delegation skills.
Hands-on experience with PLM/ERP platforms (e.g., Centric, Enovia, SAP), workflow automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, UiPath), and data governance frameworks.
Analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and leveraging technology to solve complex challenges.
Strong data fluency and ability to translate business requirements into metrics; comfortable with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and SQL basics.

Benefits

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

product operationsbusiness process optimizationPLM systemstransformation initiativesapparel development cyclesfootwear development cyclesroadmap managementvendor selectiondata governanceSQL

Soft Skills

people managementcross-functional project leadershipeffective communicationprioritizationdelegationanalytical mindsetcontinuous improvementcoachingsetting clear expectationstroubleshooting