Vibram S.p.A. is an Italian multinational leader in the production and marketing of high-performance rubber soles, a symbol of innovation and design.
In addition to the Italian Headquarters and its central offices in Milan, Vibram boasts international locations with production sites, research and development centers, and representation in the United States, China, Japan, and Brazil.
The Role
The Global Head of Product Line Management drives the global product line strategy and portfolio performance by translating market insights, customer needs, and business objectives into competitive product solutions that deliver sustainable growth and profitability, aligned with the brand identity.
Key Responsibilities
Product Line Management
Define and execute the global product line strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, from ideation to end-of-life
Prioritize product investments, innovation initiatives, and portfolio optimization opportunities
Ensure achievement of revenue, margin, market share, and growth targets
Create seasonal product line plans, ensuring balanced assortment by category, price point, and market segment
Insight-Based Product Brief
Gather and synthesize customer, market, competitive, and industry insights
Translate business opportunities and customer needs into clear product requirements and value proposition
Develop product briefs that guide innovation, development, and commercialization efforts
Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to identify future growth opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with R&D;, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain,



and Finance teams
Ensure alignment between product strategy, development roadmaps, and go-to-market plans
Lead cross-functional decision-making processes to deliver successful product launches
Foster a customer-centric and data-driven approach across the organization
Reporting and Communicating
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product portfolio performance
Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the executive leadership
Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and business results to internal stakeholders
Business cases, portfolio reviews, and executive presentations to support decision-making
Requirements
Strategic product management and portfolio leadership
Strong business and financial acumen
Market analysis and customer insight generation
Product lifecycle management
Data-driven, decision-making
Leadership and team development
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Innovation management and strategic planning
Project management and prioritization
Change management and organizational influence
Global mindset with experience working across regions and cultures
Passion for product, trends, and understanding customers needs .
What we offer
Applicable National Collective Agreement: Rubber and Plastics Industry
Direct hiring into the company
Average annual gross salary: *************** €
In compliant to the Italian Laws 903?77 and 125?91 , this announcement is aimed at both genders, people of all ages, and all nationalities, pursuant to the Italian Legislative Decrees 215?03 and 216?03 .

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