Senior Product Manager

Job description

In a context of transformation, Polène is currently looking for a **Senior Product Manager** to lead the development and management of leathergoods products, particularly exceptional projects (collaborations, limited editions, upcycling, etc.), as well as the small leather goods and charms categories. **You will thrive in this role if you want to:** - **Lead product development**, from conception through to launch, in coordination with the Design, Sourcing, Production teams and our workshops. - **Oversee prototypes, samples and components**, working closely with our Paris and Spanish workshops and various suppliers. - **Create and update technical specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product data** in the ERP, ensuring their accuracy and reliability. - **Coordinate communication between internal teams and external partners**, ensuring smooth information flow and adherence to timelines. - **Organize collection meetings and validation committees**, and manage tracking tools (timelines, collection plans, retro-planning and reporting). - **Prepare costing sheets and collection materials**, as well as presentation and training materials for internal teams. - **Conduct trend, market and product performance analyses**, and contribute to the continuous improvement of product development tools and processes. **You will excel in this role if:** - You have **at least 3 years of experience** in product development or product management, ideally within **leather goods, fashion or luxury**. - You have hands-on experience in **product development, prototype management and coordination with workshops and suppliers**. - You are comfortable managing **multi-stakeholder projects** and able to oversee several developments simultaneously. - You are proficient in **Microsoft Office**, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with an **ERP, ideally SAP**, is a plus. - You combine **rigor, strong organizational skills and attention to detail**, and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment. - You have a **strong sensitivity to leather goods, design and craftsmanship**, and are **fluent in French and English**. Spanish is a plus. Within the **Collection team**, you will join a team of **14 people** and report directly to our **Head of Collection**. You will work closely with the Design, Sourcing and Production teams, as well as the Paris and Spanish workshops and our various external partners and suppliers. The team operates through **regular follow-up meetings**, frequent cross-functional collaboration and a strong culture of coordination and continuous improvement. You will be at the heart of the development of a diverse range of collection projects, playing a key role in their operational execution and successful delivery. **The Recruitment Process** 1. **Meeting with Talent Acquisition**: discover the Maison, our values, and share your background and ambitions. 2. **Interview with your future manager**: dive into the role, its responsibilities and the challenges facing the Collection team. 3. **Case study**: work through a practical case and share your thinking and approach to product management. 4. **Final interview with the Collection & Design Leadership Team**: take a step back and explore the Maison's product vision and your development opportunities at Polène. **By joining Polène, you will have the opportunity to:** - Join a Maison with a **unique business project and an ambitious development plan** covering its entire value chain. - Grow in an **ever-evolving environment** where innovation and the pursuit of excellence are key drivers. - Thrive in an environment where **people are at the heart of the project**, and where the attention given to employees is a true differentiating factor. ### **Joining Polène also means benefiting from a range of initiatives designed with you in mind:** - A **100% on-site working experience**, based in our Paris offices in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, on rue du Louvre. - **25 days of paid annual leave + 10.5 RTT days**. - A **ClassPass sport and wellness membership**. - **Exclusive access to the Maison's collections** (private sales and preferential rates after one year of service). - Access to **People and Baby and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges** daycare networks. - **Alan health insurance**, with a tailor-made plan reserved for Maison employees and **60% employer contribution**. - A **sustainable mobility allowance of up to €40/month**, or **50% reimbursement of public transportation costs**. - **Swile meal vouchers** with a face value of **€10 per day**. **What you may not know yet about Polène:** Born in Paris in 2016, crafted in Ubrique and open to the world, Polène is much more than a leather goods Maison: it is a culture, a way of being and a way of creating. Each of our creations reflects the meeting point between technical precision and the poetry of form. Today, Polène brings together **1,500 employees**, including **900 exceptional artisans based in Ubrique, Spain**, and operates across **3 continents**, with an expansion plan targeting **7 new openings per year**. ***Polène is committed to an inclusive, ethical and equitable culture throughout its recruitment processes. We welcome you as you are, with your talents, your energy and your desire to contribute.***