Product Development Manager Rollerblade (M/F/X)

Product Development Manager Rollerblade (M/F/X) Company Description Sport is emotion in action. Tecnica Group produces the best products to enjoy the best performance in winter & outdoor sports. Authentic premium brands in all the product categories with a clear brand separation for content and identity in all customer touch points. We are a team of 4000 employees working in 10 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Our passion, commitment and knowledge drive us. Brands: Blizzard, Lowa, Moon Boot®, Nordica, Rollerblade® and Tecnica. Tecnica Group is a company that promotes equal opportunities and values the diversity of its team. We welcome and evaluate all applications for open positions based on skills and suitability for the role, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, cultural background, affectional and sexual orientation, marital status, disability, family responsibilities, age, religion, or personal beliefs. Position We are looking for a Product Development Manager to join our Rollerblade brand. This role is responsible for the end-to-end development of Rollerblade products, from concept through to production-ready samples, working closely with factory partners and cross-functional teams to ensure products are delivered on time, within cost targets, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Product Development · Lead the product development process from design brief to production-ready sample, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and cost targets; · Translate design intent and technical specifications into feasible, manufacturable products in close cooperation with factory partners; · Ensure products are developed in full alignment with the assigned target cost (CBD analysis and cost evaluation are core competencies); · Critically evaluate design solutions proposed, identifying opportunities to minimize cost, lead time, and MOQ; · Manage the product creation team and Asian developers; · Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration between product creation, sourcing, and manufacturing teams; Sourcing Support · Build and maintain strong working relationships with manufacturing partners to support effective product development; · Ensure supplier performance in terms of technical standards, cost, and quality throughout the development process; · Support the analysis and evaluation of suitable factories (factory identification and onboarding is led by the Head of Sourcing; the Product Developer contributes technical and developmental input); · Propose new suppliers when appropriate, with proposals informed by both product development needs and supply chain logic avoiding unnecessary geographic fragmentation of the supplier base; Process Excellence & Complexity Reduction · Monitor, standardize, and continuously improve product creation processes; · Drive the reduction of overall complexity across materials, product structures, and development workflows; · Increase efficiency, scalability, and transparency across the product creation value chain; Requirements · Proven experience of almost 8 years in product development within the inline skate/wheeled sports industry, footwear, sporting goods; · Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods; · Solid experience with CBD analysis and target costing; · Experience managing development teams across geographies (Italy and Asia) · Fluent English; · Availability for frequent travel to Asia (sourcing and factory visits); · Supply chain and logistics awareness is considered a significant plus: ability to make supplier proposals that support supply chain efficiency and geographic coherence; Compensation and employment terms will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, with an indicative gross annual salary in the range of €60,000–€70,000 . Department Rollerblade Locations HQ Giavera del Montello Remote status Hybrid