The North Face: Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation

The Manager, Product Data & Technology Transformation supports 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, the role partners closely with cross-functional teams and regions to support consistent execution of data standards, processes and system adoption. The position brings together product data and technology expertise to identify business needs, document requirements, support solution development and coordinate implementation and adoption.

• 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, translating them into clear inputs for VF technology teams and providing analysis and recommendations to support prioritisation.
• 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.

• Strong working knowledge of PLM systems and of 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 organisational 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.

• Working knowledge of Flex PLM systems.
• Experience in apparel, outdoor or consumer goods.

• Eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive or commission potential; specific details of additional compensation eligibility are provided during the recruiting and interview process.

• Extensive development and growth opportunities for current and future positions.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
• A diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection and authenticity.