PPID Lead

2 weeks ago

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China BOA® Full time

About BOA
BOA Technology builds the scientifically proven and patented BOA Fit System. BOA partners with market-leading brands to make the best gear even better. Each unique configuration is engineered with performance fit at the center to create a precise fit and better connection between an athlete and their equipment — improving performance. BOA Technology Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Austria, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit BOAFIT.COM

BOA Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. is a legal branch established by BOA Technology Inc. in China, responsible for the liaison and management of the company's OEM and suppliers, technical support for all cooperative brand factories and solving quality problems, as well as the marketing and sales of the entire Greater China.

Overview Of Role
Reporting to Director/GM of Greater China Commercial, this role will help lead the PPID team in ensuring that all Brand Partner configurations transform fit and performance, making the best gear even better. This role will directly lead at least one Development Support Specialist and will be a mentor and leader for them throughout the BOA development process. The PPID Team Lead will also build deep relationships with brand partners and an advanced understanding of BOA's products, including how components interact with each other, the materials they are installed in and the environment in which they will be used. Leveraging leadership and brand partner knowledge, this role will help the team strategically prioritize their project workflows, and will support with Brand Partner and factory relationships so that the PPID team can effectively move projects forward while meeting the individual requirements of each project.

Core Responsibilities

  • Reflect and role model BOA's vision, values and Leadership Model and demonstrate passion for our mission across the PPID team and rest of the organization
  • Lead, coach and develop Development Support Specialists in all aspects of working with our Brand Partners to integrate BOA configurations into product design
  • Work with your direct reports to set and review performance/development goals, discuss feedback regularly throughout the year, and formally summarize during performance reviews
  • Collaborate with Brand Partners in creating performance fit configurations to make the best gear even better
  • Provide detailed consultation on design guidelines to optimize fit, performance and durability
  • Work with Commercial and PPID Teams to ensure deliverables to Brand Partners and Factory Partners meet their development needs
  • Review all product samples with the PPID team, provide feedback, and assist with any necessary follow-up communication to Brand Partners, their factories, and/or our BOA Factory training teams regarding the findings of the review
  • Give final approval to Brand Partners on all products within your team's segments, ensuring they meet performance fit, segment configuration strategy, durability, manufacturing capability and product differentiation needs of the segments
  • Maintain consistent communication and feedback with PPID leadership on your team's alignment with Global PPID strategy
  • Become an expert in the BOA product offering and build a complete understanding of installation requirements, ideal use, material properties, limitations, and how they perform in various configurations, applications, and environments
  • Work with BOA's Factory Training teams and our Factory Partners to learn the correct of installation of BOA's products so that you can conduct training for Brand Partners or their factories when needed, and so you can help update BOA's installation documents

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience in product development (footwear development in footwear brand preferred)
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to quickly learn BOA's products and components
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and desire to lead a team and help mentor others
  • Experience working on projects where limited standardization exists and variables change
  • Desire to use your organized project management approach to maintain our fast pace and manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse groups of people across the globe
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in footwear development or footwear manufacturing in one of the segments BOA operates in
  • Ability to use graphic design software, preferably in the Adobe suite
  • Knowledge of CAD Software (we use OnShape and have historical documents in SolidWorks)

We Offer
We're committed to helping our people be themselves, be well, and grow. We're proud to offer a creative work environment with a range of benefits no matter where you are around the world.

  • Competitive remuneration package inclusive of annual performance bonus
  • Benefits according to local policy:

(SZ&SH): social insurance, housing fund paid with pre-tax monthly salary base and ratio is 12%

(HK): MPF Voluntary contribution

  • Additional commercial insurance covering your spouse and children
  • Flexible working policy, Competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry, including Annual Leave starting from 14 days, Birthday Leave. Four weeks Long Service Leave, 5-day working week and early releases on Fridays and major holidays' eve
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental and annual health check
  • Fun, friendly, inclusive workplace with social adventures and activities, including pantry supplies with snacks, fruits and drinks, and meal gatherings
  • Free products
  • Casual dress code

EEO Statement
Caring for each other and the community are part of our core values. We are dedicated to creating more access and opportunity within the outdoor and professional industries. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace that focuses on inclusion and creates employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. If you think you meet most of the qualifications listed for the role you are interested in, we actively encourage you to apply.