Sitka Inc.
Category: Business Strategy & Product Specialists
Sub-Category: Product Specialists
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site
Posting Start Date: 1/6/26
Posting End Date: 1/21/26
About the Role We are looking for a Product Line Manager to join our SITKA Gear team at our facility in Bozeman, Montana. This person is a product visionary, and will translate consumer needs and trends into world class product, authoring product and life cycle strategies that drive growth and deliver on our business objectives. The ideal candidate has outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with a resounding passion for hunting and a strong knowledge of the consumer’s sphere of influence.
Relocation may be available for this role.
Responsibilities
Obsess the SITKA consumer, with a focus on analyzing market trends to uncover product opportunities that inform SITKA’s product roadmap
Author detailed product briefs that translate consumer insights into actionable product concepts
Drive product life cycle and SKU rationalization strategies, constantly aiming to drive growth and improve productivity
Partner with Design, Development, Finance, Merchandising and Sales partners to establish target performance qualities, costs, and margins
Partner with merchandising, planning, marketing & sales teams to set seasonal assortment and go-to-market strategies that deliver financial results
Provide product management, consumer, and market intelligence in cross-functional topics related to sourcing, materials, sustainability, quality, costing, capacity planning, product marketing, innovation, and future growth strategies
Lead the entry of accurate and complete information in the PLM system, ensuring effective data governance
Serve as the holder of relevant historical product performance data, making data driven decisions about the future
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the hunting and fishing consumer
Required Qualifications
BachelorsDegree or combination of relevant education andexperience
Minimum of 3 years experience as a product manager with an emphasis on technical apparel brands
Experience managing product lines across multiple seasons simultaneously while maintaining holistic data integrity
Experience utilizing a PLM software in daily operations
Experience facilitating productive team meetings and strong ability presenting in front of largegroups
Outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with strong knowledge of the hunter and angler’s sphere of influence
Demonstrated success leveraging market research and consumer insights to uncover product growth opportunities
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrate ability to influence or engage others
Demonstrated strategic-mindset and task-oriented nature
Ability to travel 15%
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Centric PLMSoftware
Strong knowledge of the end-to-end apparel product creation process, including sourcing, operations, and demand planning
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Copyright 2025 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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Sub-Category: Product Specialists
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site
Posting Start Date: 1/6/26
Posting End Date: 1/21/26
About the Role We are looking for a Product Line Manager to join our SITKA Gear team at our facility in Bozeman, Montana. This person is a product visionary, and will translate consumer needs and trends into world class product, authoring product and life cycle strategies that drive growth and deliver on our business objectives. The ideal candidate has outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with a resounding passion for hunting and a strong knowledge of the consumer’s sphere of influence.
Relocation may be available for this role.
Responsibilities
Obsess the SITKA consumer, with a focus on analyzing market trends to uncover product opportunities that inform SITKA’s product roadmap
Author detailed product briefs that translate consumer insights into actionable product concepts
Drive product life cycle and SKU rationalization strategies, constantly aiming to drive growth and improve productivity
Partner with Design, Development, Finance, Merchandising and Sales partners to establish target performance qualities, costs, and margins
Partner with merchandising, planning, marketing & sales teams to set seasonal assortment and go-to-market strategies that deliver financial results
Provide product management, consumer, and market intelligence in cross-functional topics related to sourcing, materials, sustainability, quality, costing, capacity planning, product marketing, innovation, and future growth strategies
Lead the entry of accurate and complete information in the PLM system, ensuring effective data governance
Serve as the holder of relevant historical product performance data, making data driven decisions about the future
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the hunting and fishing consumer
Required Qualifications
BachelorsDegree or combination of relevant education andexperience
Minimum of 3 years experience as a product manager with an emphasis on technical apparel brands
Experience managing product lines across multiple seasons simultaneously while maintaining holistic data integrity
Experience utilizing a PLM software in daily operations
Experience facilitating productive team meetings and strong ability presenting in front of largegroups
Outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with strong knowledge of the hunter and angler’s sphere of influence
Demonstrated success leveraging market research and consumer insights to uncover product growth opportunities
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrate ability to influence or engage others
Demonstrated strategic-mindset and task-oriented nature
Ability to travel 15%
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Centric PLMSoftware
Strong knowledge of the end-to-end apparel product creation process, including sourcing, operations, and demand planning
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Copyright 2025 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
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