Director, Product Development Pipeline (P2M - Product to Market)
Gap Inc.San Francisco, CA, United States7 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description10+ years of experience in apparel product development, supply chain, production, management consulting, and / or consumer products. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment. Strong collaborative work ethic with experience driving projects across multiple departments. Adaptable and resourceful problem solver, capable of quickly identifying and resolving challenges in a fast-paced environment. Highly organized with exceptional time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively. Deep knowledge of product development best practices and industry trends. Demonstrated ability to think globally, translate insights into effective strategies, and drive measurable results. Strong project management capabilities, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Expertise in change management, operational strategy, and process transformation. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and facilitate meetings effectively. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to collaborate at all levels of the organization. Exceptional analytical, decision-making, troubleshooting, mediation, and negotiation abilities. Proven experience in driving change beyond direct areas of control.
About the Role
The Director of P2M leads, manages, and supports the execution of Old Navy's end-to-end product development process pipeline. Reporting to the Senior Director of Old Navy Product Transformation, this role operates within a highly matrixed global organization, collaborating across key functions, including Design, Merchandising, Planning, Production, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Fabric Research, and Global Sourcing.
This position requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, ensuring seamless product flows, meeting key milestones, and driving product-to-market (P2M) success. What You'll Do
- Lead the creation of the Annual Brand Calendar and Seasonal Pipeline Calendars in partnership with key functional stakeholders.
- Strategize, implement, and operationalize continuous process improvements and transformation initiatives, including Digital Product Creation (DPC).
- Drive process simplification and efficiency projects across all functions, such as Design, Merchandising, Planning, Production, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Fabric Research, and Global Sourcing.
- Define, communicate, and clarify decision rights, objectives, and milestone outcomes in cross-functional meetings.
- Monitor and manage product process health and adherence to key milestone deliverables in collaboration with functional operations leaders.
- Lead process-related communication, RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) models, and organizational change management.
- Manage ad hoc special projects in support of brand-wide initiatives.
- Oversee coordination and project management of transformation initiatives such as Digital Product Creation (DPC).
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