Ralph Lauren Product Management Manager, Textiles, RL Home

About the role

The position serves as a Home Textiles specialist at Ralph Lauren, facilitating and executing the design's vision by providing appropriate technical specifications, quality standards, sewing instruction, and testing guidelines that support the Ralph Lauren Home brands while meeting the needs of the retail and wholesale businesses.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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
• Initiate and oversee product testing and compliance requirements during early development stages
• Maintain an organized trim reference library with corresponding PLM material IDs
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 to manage competing priorities
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Ability to form strong partnerships with different departments

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel
• FlexPLM or comparable PLM software experience preferred