Senior Manager, Product Development

Senior Manager of Product Development We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best‑in‑class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Famehouse powers D2C for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration—both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists, providing a full‑service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end development of major artist collections across tour and eCommerce channels. Partner with Creative at the concept stage to shape line architecture, product mix and category expansion opportunities. Translate artist vision into commercially viable product assortments. Provide recommendations on category growth, fabrication strategy, and price tiering. Manage and mentor Product Development Managers and/or Coordinators, overseeing workload allocation, development timelines, process standards, and data accuracy. Lead vendor sourcing strategy across domestic and international partners, allocating programs based on capability, speed‑to‑market, margin targets and quality performance; negotiate costing, MOQs and timelines at a senior level. Build long‑term vendor partnerships to support scalable growth. Oversee material selection, trims, construction details, print techniques, fit direction, sample review and approvals; maintain accurate tech packs and product specs within PLM. Monitor sample tracking and development progress across multiple concurrent launches. Own T&A calendars aligned to tour dates, album releases, and eCommerce drop schedules, mitigating risks related to launch timing. Ensure cross‑functional alignment with Creative, Production, Planning and Sales teams. Establish target costing across collections, review P&Ls and ensure margin goals are met, recommend retail pricing (RRP/MSRP) strategy and identify cost‑engineering opportunities. Maintain accurate and timely product data within PLM and oversee ERP product setup with costing integrity. Support process improvements to drive scalability and efficiency. Set QA standards and provide direction to vendors, ensuring approved samples meet quality, fit and construction expectations; partner with Production for seamless bulk transition. Qualifications 5‑7 years of experience in apparel and/or accessories product development. Experience in music merchandise, entertainment, streetwear or drop‑driven businesses preferred. Strong technical expertise across printables, cut‑and‑sew and custom accessories. Demonstrated vendor sourcing and negotiation experience. Experience leading or mentoring team members. Strong financial acumen, including P&L review and pricing strategy. Proficiency in PLM systems and ERP platforms. Exceptional ability to manage multiple high‑pressure launches simultaneously. Strategic thinker who understands business impact of development decisions. Strong cross‑functional partner and communicator. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services. Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants. Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to$720/year). Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement. 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution. Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees; 3‑week PTO for non‑exempt employees; 2‑week paid winter break; 10 company holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day); summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day). Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent. Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. (No E‑Verify in California and NewYork; cannot support employment of candidates on STEM‑OPT.) Salary Range: $81,000 – $100,000 We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs. #J-18808-Ljbffr 600 UMG Recordings Inc