Ralph Lauren Product Management Manager, Purple Label

About the Company

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. With over 50 years of history, the company has developed a reputation and distinctive image through its expanding portfolio of brands, including Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps. Ralph Lauren fosters a culture of inclusion through talent development, education, communication, employee groups, and celebration, ensuring fairness and belonging for all communities it serves.

About the Role

As part of the Product Management team, this role partners with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing Offices, Factories, and Mills to ensure the integrity of product from sample through bulk production. The individual collaborates with cross-functional teams to support seasonal priorities, resolve product issues, and maintain alignment across key milestones and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Airtable seasonal base throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with Design and Fabric teams to receive updates and communicate them to cross-functional teams in a timely manner.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress against product and seasonal objectives.
• Support the management of lead times and key activities from development through store delivery.
• Partner with the Product Testing team to ensure design execution meets Product Standards and Ralph Lauren requirements.
• Maintain development and production costing for products, ensuring all costs are updated, accurate, and communicated properly to cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Merchandising and supply chain teams to track production status, shipment schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Identify and escalate risks related to delays, cost fluctuations, or material availability while supporting solutions that uphold brand standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of the garment manufacturing process and product development.
• Proven ability to pivot quickly and problem-solve using innovative solutions.
• Actively displays curiosity, a desire to learn and grow, and an innovative mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn insights into practical actions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Embodies the Cultural Focus Areas of the Ralph Lauren Brand.