Head of Product Development (Goods and Apparel)

JSW Sports is looking for a Product Development Head- Goods and Apparel to join their team in Mumbai.
Role Summary
Lead end-to-end product development across footwear and apparel, from concept to commercialization. Own product quality, costing, margins, execution timelines and speed-to-market while working closely with internal teams and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Own product development from concept, sampling and BOMs to commercialization.
Manage costing, tech packs, fit approvals and product development calendars.
Drive cost optimization, quality and margin targets.
Ensure adherence to development and GTM timelines.
Manage and collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners.
Work cross-functionally with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Marketing teams.
Identify and resolve development issues to ensure timely execution.
Required
8–10 years of experience in apparel, footwear or sports product development.
Strong understanding of product development and commercialization.
Proven vendor management and execution experience.
Strong quantitative skills with a focus on costing and margin optimization.
Excellent attention to detail and structured problem-solving ability.
High ownership, adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in a startup or build-from-zero environment is a plus.

Work arrangement
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