Partner Product Innovation

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, Hong Kong, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit BOAFIT.COM

Overview of Role:
Reporting to _Partner Product Innovation and Development_ (PPID) Manager - EMEA, 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. In the future, 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
- 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:

- 3+ years experience in product development (footwear development or footwear manufacturing 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:

- Challenging tasks in a successful and innovative company based in the beautiful lake area of Salzkammergut
- A welcoming working environment in a committed and international team of employees
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Amazing company activities and events
- Competitive compensation package

Legal Statement:
For legal reasons, we are obliged to point out the minimum salary for this position according to the collective agreement, which is from 2367. EUR gross per month. However, our attractive salary packages are based on current market salaries and are therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary, depending on your experience and skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to include every duty or responsibili