Manager, Material Portfolio

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The Manager, Materials Portfolio Operations leads the day-to-day execution of VF Materials Library priorities, translating strategic direction and evolving business needs into clear plans, ownership and measurable delivery. This role manages a portfolio of initiatives and operational priorities, balancing team capacity, creating visibility across workstreams and establishing accountability for effective delivery. You will lead and develop a distributed team while working closely with Materials Sourcing and other cross-functional partners to align priorities, clarify responsibilities and drive progress. The successful candidate will bring structure to ambiguity, translate direction into action and build the operational discipline required for a developing function to scale.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Portfolio Planning & Execution

Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones, ownership and measurable outcomes.

Manage Materials Library initiatives, maintaining visibility of progress, dependencies, risks and decisions.

Drive priorities from direction through implementation and follow-through.

Operational Leadership & Prioritisation

Balance business priorities, team capacity and longer-term capability development.

Establish clear priorities, delegate effectively and create accountability for delivery.

Bring structure to evolving processes and continuously improve ways of working.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, motivate and develop a distributed Materials Library team.

Create clarity around expectations and ownership while empowering individuals to deliver.

Build a collaborative, accountable culture that enables technical specialists to perform at their best.

Materials Library Governance

Ensure effective delivery of Materials Library operations, portfolio governance and data quality.

Coordinate portfolio activities including lifecycle management, consolidation, platforming and portfolio assessments.

Use materials and portfolio insights to identify opportunities and inform portfolio recommendations.

Stakeholder Alignment

Build strong relationships across Materials Sourcing, brands, Product Development and other cross-functional partners.

Create alignment around priorities, responsibilities and decision points.

Translate materials and operational insights into clear recommendations and actions.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Operational & Portfolio Leadership

Ability to turn broad or evolving priorities into clear plans, ownership and outcomes.

Strong management of multiple workstreams, priorities, capacity and delivery.

Ability to create structure, accountability and momentum in an evolving environment.

People Leadership

Ability to lead and develop a distributed team with clarity, trust and accountability.

Effective delegation that enables others to take ownership.

Ability to coach and empower technical specialists to perform at their best.

Learning Agility & Problem Solving

Ability to learn unfamiliar topics quickly and adapt as priorities evolve.

Uses data and insight to identify opportunities and support decisions.

Demonstrates curiosity, initiative and practical problem-solving.

Stakeholder Leadership

Ability to build strong relationships and alignment across different functions and priorities.

Communicates complex topics clearly and translates them into practical actions.

Influences effectively through collaboration and trusted relationships.

Materials & Industry Knowledge

Knowledge of materials, textiles, apparel or product creation is beneficial. The ability to learn technical concepts quickly is essential.

Experience in sourcing, suppliers, portfolio management or materials systems is advantageous.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Being a part of a movement that is Purpose led which enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, it gives greater meaning to the work we do.

Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that work with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together.

Providing you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and work place flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially.

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