Development Manager, Sportstyle

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Amer Sports est le leader mondial des équipementiers du sport avec les marques Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic et Wilson.

Salomon SAS, « The Mountain Sport Company », est née en 1947 au cœur des Alpes et berceau de l’alpinisme moderne. Grâce à la passion du sport et un design innovant, Salomon a créé une vaste gamme de nouveaux concepts révolutionnaires en fixations, chaussures, skis et vêtements pour le ski alpin et nordique et a pu apporter des solutions innovantes dans le footwear, et les équipements pour le snowboard, la compétition, l’alpinisme, la randonnée, le trail running and bien d’autres sports.

Au travers de cette orientation vers la performance, Salomon innove et excelle sur les sports de montagne, en convertissant de nouvelles idées en produits et en repoussant les limites du possible. L’engagement, la culture et l’héritage de Salomon sont tous liés par un simple concept : chaque salarié peut faire de Salomon la marque de montagne de référence. Salomon s’engage de manière responsable pour l’outdoor au travers de son programme de développement durable. La diversité est l'une des cinq valeurs de Salomon, c'est pourquoi nous nous engageons à créer un environnement accessible à tous.

Le siège de Salomon est basé à Annecy (74), France.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Sportstyle Product Portfolio Management

• Oversee the development of Sportstyle collections from the creation phase through to industrialization handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with seasonal timelines, budget targets, and quality requirements.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of development programs and ensure successful execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Performance Management

• Ensure development milestones and standards for quality, comfort, performance, and durability are consistently met.
• Identify, anticipate, and assess technical, industrial, or organizational risks that may impact project delivery.
• Implement appropriate action plans and escalate critical issues to stakeholders when necessary.
• Identify optimization opportunities and propose innovative solutions to improve product and process performance.

Resource Management and Prioritization

• Effectively allocate projects and workload across a team of Development Project Managers.
• Anticipate fluctuations in workload and adjust resources according to business priorities.
• Align and prioritize activities in collaboration with other department leaders and management to ensure successful execution of objectives.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the capabilities of the Development team.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and foster employee engagement.
• Identify high-potential talent and support their professional growth and career development.
• Ensure business continuity through effective backup plans and proactive management of team absences.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Foster strong collaboration with Marketing, Design, CMF, Testing, Quality, and Industrialization teams to ensure project progress.
• Act as the key point of contact for all product development-related topics with partner functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote the adoption of company-wide processes and tools, including the 360 Calendar and PLM systems.

Tools and Information Systems

• Ensure project data is accurate, up to date, and traceable across all reporting and tracking tools.
• Manage the project portfolio through App Range Unique.
• Monitor testing results and development approvals within the PLM System, including validation status and Green Light criteria.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with project management and product development processes.

Qualifications

HARDSKILLS:

Project and Portfolio Management

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating complex development portfolios.
• Ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and secure project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.

People Management and Leadership

• Strong experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and support team development.
• Proven capability to balance operational performance with team well-being.
• Experience in recruitment and talent retention is a plus.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

• Excellent ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Marketing, Design, CMF, Testing, Quality, and Industrialization.
• Strong negotiation, prioritization, and decision-making skills within a matrix organization.
• Ability to align stakeholders, gain buy-in, and drive change effectively.

SOFTSKILLS :

• Inspiring leadership style with a strong results orientation.
• Proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and collaborative approach.

Additional Information

Beyond technical expertise and project management capabilities, we are looking for a manager who can engage, inspire, and mobilize their team. The successful candidate will be able to build commitment around key decisions, lead teams through changing priorities, and support employees in a transforming organization. They will combine strong business acumen with emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to talent development.