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: 80.000 - 90.000 €

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 .

📌 Global Head of Product Line Management - Vibram Fivefingers (Milano)
🏢 Vibram Group
📍 Milano