Senior Product Developer - Athlete Services

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:
As a Senior Product Developer for Athlete Services, you will lead a part of the product development for New Balance's products that services our athletes. You will plan, drive, and track development to optimize product execution and readiness to deliver product to athletes on time and with high quality. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Design, Sports Marketing, Consumer Insights, Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality based teams. You will utilize (and build on) your knowledge of shoe engineering, materials, costing, and manufacturing processes to help deliver market leading products and results. You will be expected to adapt and learn new skills as New Balance continues to transform its product and processes to be more boutique and drive great athlete experiences.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Lead assigned product development workload across multiple categories to service NB athletes.
* Drive cross-functional understanding of athlete product calendars and deliverables.
* Meet tech pack deliverables, sampling deadlines and product confirmation deadlines with Sports Marketing and Asia partners, ensuring this is properly tracked to provide full visibility and transparency.
* Drive validation of all your products by establishing testing plans and reviewing all material testing, full-shoe testing, fit and wear testing reports through development - work to solutions for all risks and issues.
* Work on Personal Development including developing your competencies: Drive Results, Action-Oriented, Collaboration, Adaptability, Inclusion
* Domestic and International travel may be required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
* Engineering degree a plus
* Minimum of 3-5 years development experience.
* Strong leadership skills
* Ability to work independently and be a team player; escalate issues in a timely manner to get support.
* Effective Project Management, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills
* Multiple years of footwear experience with working knowledge of technical drawings, molding processes, materials, wear test data, footwear technology, patterns, and production processes. Past exposure to developing and implementing new lasts.
* Ability to effectively balance work in-person and remotely to fit with New Ways of Working. Required to be in Lawrence, MA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.