The North Face: Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation at VF Corporation

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Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset, both on the mountain and off the mountain, and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us, our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you. What will you do? A day in the life of a Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation at The North Face looks a little like this. You will support product data governance and technology and process improvement initiatives across product groups at The North Face. Reporting to the Director, Product Management – Go To Market, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams and regions to support consistent execution of data standards, processes, and system adoption. You will bring together product data and technology expertise to identify business needs, document requirements, support solution development, and coordinate implementation and adoption. Acting as a key connection between business teams and technology partners, you will help translate technical capabilities into practical solutions that improve data accuracy, process efficiency, and the overall user experience. As part of The North Face Go To Market Transformation, you will support key product data and technology initiatives, applying repeatable approaches to test, implement, measure, and continuously improve capabilities across product creation and commercial execution. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Execute and support product data governance activities, including data-quality audits, compliance monitoring, issue identification, and escalation to help ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across product groups. Partner with VF corporate data governance teams and TNF stakeholders to implement and maintain established standards for VF-owned and TNF-specific product attributes. Coordinate the global Late Add & Change process in alignment with seasonal buy cycles, including communication, issue tracking, reporting, and follow-up. Serve as a key resource for TNF Product Attributes and support change adoption through training, communication, documentation, and stakeholder support. Provide training, documentation, and adoption support across Merchandising, Design, Development, Planning, and Materials for systems including Flex PLM, Vibe IQ, and DAM. Identify workflow improvement opportunities, document current-state challenges, and support implementation of approved solutions that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency. Gather, validate, and document TNF business requirements and translate them into clear inputs for VF technology teams, providing analysis and recommendations to support prioritization. Coordinate with functional, brand, technology, and regional stakeholders on scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and adoption, escalating risks or decisions requiring broader authority when needed. Track agreed KPIs and prepare reporting related to data governance health, process compliance, system adoption, time savings, data quality, and operational efficiency. Collect stakeholder feedback, monitor outcomes, and translate findings into clear recommendations for continuous improvement. What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. The foundational skills you will need in this position are: Strong working knowledge of PLM systems, Flex preferred, and end-to-end merchandising and product-creation workflows. Experience executing data governance processes, applying established standards, conducting data-quality audits, and resolving or escalating data issues in a complex, cross-functional environment. Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, with hands-on experience using workflow automation tools such as Airtable, Power Automate, or similar. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and business needs into clear recommendations and actions. Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies, and build effective working relationships across teams without direct authority. Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow initiatives through implementation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Experience in apparel, outdoor, or consumer goods preferred. What do we offer you? At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in? Hiring Range : $125,280.00 USD - $156,600.00 USD annually Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year s medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices vfc.com . VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation
Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?
As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us, our values and our culture.
If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.
What will you do?
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Partner with VF corporate data governance teams and TNF stakeholders to implement and maintain established standards for VF-owned and TNF-specific product attributes.
Coordinate the global Late Add & Change process in alignment with seasonal buy cycles, including communication, issue tracking, reporting, and follow-up.
Serve as a key resource for TNF Product Attributes and support change adoption through training, communication, documentation, and stakeholder support.
Provide training, documentation, and adoption support across Merchandising, Design, Development, Planning, and Materials for systems including Flex PLM, Vibe IQ, and DAM.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities, document current-state challenges, and support implementation of approved solutions that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency.
Gather, validate, and document TNF business requirements and translate them into clear inputs for VF technology teams, providing analysis and recommendations to support prioritization.
Coordinate with functional, brand, technology, and regional stakeholders on scope, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and adoption, escalating risks or decisions requiring broader authority when needed.
Track agreed KPIs and prepare reporting related to data governance health, process compliance, system adoption, time savings, data quality, and operational efficiency.
Collect stakeholder feedback, monitor outcomes, and translate findings into clear recommendations for continuous improvement.
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.
The foundational skills you will need in this position are:
Experience executing data governance processes, applying established standards, conducting data-quality audits, and resolving or escalating data issues in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, with hands-on experience using workflow automation tools such as Airtable, Power Automate, or similar.
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and business needs into clear recommendations and actions.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies, and build effective working relationships across teams without direct authority.

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Strong working knowledge of PLM systems, Flex preferred, and end-to-end merchandising and product-creation workflows.
Experience in apparel, outdoor, or consumer goods preferred.

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