Sr Product Manager

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises - our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701 

Sr. Product Manager | Hard Home Seasonal

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career.

Collaborates and provides direction, trend and development to the buyers before the trips.  Supports the merchants on international buying trips.  Ensures production problems are answered quickly and efficiently and that all parties are aware of the issues.  Key to all the communication on the team in making sure everyone is aware of any new initiatives or changes on the team. Manages Product Managers and Product Development Specialists by providing guidance, training and direction in all areas of Product Development. 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Reviews and approves garment specifications for accuracy and fit. Directs vendors on measurements and pattern changes and solicits feedback from Agents and Buyers.
• Makes recommendations to styles/measurements to reflect market fashion or industry changes.
• Standardizes fit sizes and prepares style translations and modifications.
• Manages trim selection/development and approval.
• Travels with Buyers internationally to provide technical and creative support.
• Oversees the pre-trip planning process through soliciting samples from Buyers, reviewing past trips to suggest improvements and contacting the appropriate Agent to discuss trip objective, competition activity and factory status.
• Manages Technical Product Specialist and/or Product Assistants by providing guidance, training and direction in all aspects of Product Development such as lab dips, specs, garment fits, report writing and negotiation skills.
• Develops strong working relationships with Agents to resolve all construction issues and ensures style translations and modifications are clearly communicated and understood by Agents.
• Ensures all production problems are addressed in a timely manner.
• Special projects as assigned or directed.

Who We Are Looking For: You.

• 7+ plus years’ experience in Product Development or Product Management
• Degree in Business, Merchandising or equivalent work experience.
• Broad-based knowledge of Product Development including product specifications, overseas sourcing, and production.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong math skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creates a positive environment in which a diverse workforce can thrive
• Ability to communicate conceptual design ideas, anticipate trend and have a general fashion and color sense.
• Domestic and international travel experience
• PC skills including, Microsoft Office, PLM/Be Product, Adobe Illustrator
• Strong organizational and follow through skills, detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills; able to study and manipulate data within a spreadsheet
• Highly developed strategic retail merchandising
• Demonstrates expertise in their functional area
• Knowledge of product testing standards and protocols is a plus, but not required

This position has a starting salary range of $99,599 to $129,600 per year

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs! 

• Competitive Pay 

• Hybrid Work Environment 

• Weekly paychecks 

• Paid time away 

• Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility 

• TAAP – TJX Associate Assistance Programs  

• Associate Discount 

• Career Development Opportunity 

• Be a part of an inclusive team  

Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations. We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you. 

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.
                          
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 Posting Notes: 770 Cochituate Rd Framingham MA 01701