Assistant Product Development Manager (Gap)

About Gap Inc. At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers. Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement. We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world. We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in. About The Role In this role, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the Gap Inc production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will operate in a highly matrixed global organization, working collaboratively with the cross‑functional team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing). You will execute, with strong attention to detail and business acumen, ensuring product flows through the pipeline and meets key milestones to meet product‑to‑market (P2M) demands. What you’ll do Support product development from ideation through sampling, adoption, and booking, ensuring alignment with P2M milestones Partner with cross‑functional teams to track progress, identify risks, and help drive solutions Manage product bookings across seasonal and fast‑track calendars to support on‑time delivery Maintain strong process discipline across development milestones, ensuring timely sample delivery Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and technical teams to support product execution Communicate updates clearly and escalating risks or delays as needed Partner with Global Sourcing to manage vendor communication, timelines, and deliverables Manage development costing, including value engineering and class‑level cost analysis Own system updates post line adoption, ensuring accurate product details for bulk production Prioritize daily workload to meet business and customer needs Contribute to continuous improvement of product development processes Who you are Foundational experience in product development, sourcing, or a related field Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Basic knowledge of garment construction Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Effective communicator and collaborative team player Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs Salary Range: $71,600.00 - $89,500.00 Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements. Benefits at Gap Inc. Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular‑priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry. Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice. Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay. Employee stock purchase plan. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance. See more of the benefits we offer. Gap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long‑held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gap Inc.