Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management - Converse

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

• Product Creation, Development & Management
• Merchandising

Location

1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts 02125, United States

Job ID

R-95249*

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination.

The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $209,600.00 in our lowest geographic market to $440,900.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Senior Director, Global Footwear Product Management will lead and develop a high-performing team of product managers and directors while connecting Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional Business teams.

Together, they shape a focused global footwear portfolio that balances consumer relevance, innovation, commercial performance, and brand integrity.

WHO WE ARE

LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly strategic, consumer-focused product leader who can set a clear global vision and turn brand and business priorities into an impactful footwear portfolio. This leader brings deep expertise in product strategy, franchise and category management, product creation, merchandising, and commercialization.

They can identify growth opportunities through consumer insights, market trends, competitive analysis, and cultural shifts, then translate those insights into compelling products and narratives. They know how to simplify complex portfolios, establish product ladders and pricing architecture, and balance heritage, innovation, profitability, and commercial potential.

The ideal candidate leads with clarity and accountability, builds strong teams, and influences senior stakeholders through thoughtful recommendations and data-driven business cases. They thrive in a global, matrixed organization and inspire cross-functional partners to deliver world-class footwear products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Master of Business Administration or another advanced business degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products, including 5+ years leading global product management or merchandising organizations.
• Proven experience managing multi-category global product portfolios and building and scaling major product franchises.
• Strong understanding of footwear creation, merchandising, product lifecycle management, and commercialization, with experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
• Open to work in Boston, MA

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll lead the creation and execution of the global footwear product strategy. You’ll build a consumer-led, franchise-focused portfolio and unite teams around the decisions, roadmaps, and creation milestones that drive sustainable growth, marketplace relevance, and brand distinction.

• Define the global footwear product strategy and develop a multi-year roadmap across key franchises and categories.
• Simplify and prioritize the portfolio to create greater consumer clarity and business impact.
• Establish franchise growth plans, product ladders, pricing architecture, and innovation pathways while identifying whitespace opportunities.
• Translate consumer behaviors, market trends, competitive insights, and cultural shifts into clear product opportunities and compelling consumer propositions.
• Partner with Design, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, Commercial, and Regional Business teams to align the portfolio and respond to local market needs.
• Lead product creation gate reviews, product prioritization decisions, and key business milestones from development through commercialization.
• Develop product managers and directors while building a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike.

We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience.

From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

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01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.