Product Management Manager, Textiles, RL Home

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.


At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Home Textiles specialist that facilitates & executes design's vision by providing the appropriate technical specifications, quality standards, sewing instruction & testing guidelines that support the Ralph Lauren Home brands while supporting the retail & wholesale business requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  Product Development & Technical Specifications
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed product technical specifications for RL sourcing offices and vendors
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of sewing techniques across bedding, bath, and soft goods home accessory categories
  • Recommend cost-effective alternative construction methods while maintaining product quality standards
  • Manage and evaluate product submits including color, strike-offs, trims, sewing samples, and base cloths
  • Oversee development calendar and work-in-progress reports for seasonal products
  • Maintain comprehensive records of submits, Sample Evaluation Forms (SEFs), and various samples (market, PP, TOP)
  
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with design teams to ensure accurate and complete art packs, including proper sizing and material specifications
  • Work closely with senior team members on sourcing decisions and seasonal product allocation
  • Participate actively in art pack handover meetings, highlighting common materials and vendor requirements
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Director on cost impact analysis
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners to optimize development processes
  
  
  Quality & Compliance Management
  • Initiate and oversee product testing and compliance requirements during early development stages
  • Monitor top-of-production samples for pattern accuracy, color consistency, quality, sizing, and labeling
  • Maintain an organized trim reference library with corresponding PLM material IDs
  • Vendor & Global Communication
  • Maintain daily communication with RL offices and vendors across USA, Asia, Europe, and South America
  • Partner with vendors to explore and develop new product categories
  • Present innovative solutions to design and merchant teams
  
  
  Project Management
  • Ensure adherence to RL quality standards and development timelines
  • Proactively identify and resolve development challenges
  • Track and meet all technical pack deadlines to support production schedules
  • Monitor competitive retail landscape
  • Effectively manage workload according to department priorities

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• College Degree required.
• 4-6 years experience in Product Development/Technical Design or related field
• Experience with factory setting production and sourcing
• Strong knowledge of fabric and yarn construction finishes and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time management/project skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability manage competing priorities
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Ability to form strong partnerships with different departments
• Software Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel
• FlexPLM or comparable PLM software experience preferred.

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.