Product Manager- Workwear (Apparel)

At 5.11, we make gear that earns its keep, and as our Product Manager you’ll lead the charge in creating apparel that’s trusted by skilled pros across the country. From flame-resistant (FR) workwear to day-in, day-out industrial apparel, you’ll own the product lifecycle from brief to launch, ensuring every piece delivers performance, durability, and value.

You’ll partner closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, Sourcing, and our end users to solve real problems, innovate with purpose, and make sure we’re not just meeting expectations, we’re exceeding them.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the seasonal workwear product line from concept through commercialization, ensuring every product is delivered on time and meets quality, cost, and performance goals.

• Write clear, insight-driven briefs that solve end user problems and deliver value innovation.

• Partner with Design and Development to create distinctive, functional, and reliable product solutions.

• Align with Merchandising and Sales to build a line that supports seasonal strategies and drives growth.

• Manage the product creation process in Centric PLM, track timelines, organize information, and ensure accuracy.

• Guide fabric and trim selection, including FR/ARC and non-FR options, with a strong point of view on cost, function, and standards.

• Serve as a product expert and resource for internal teams and customer partners, leading product training, presenting at line reviews, and supporting sell-in.

• Coordinate field testing and feedback sessions with end users to validate performance and fit.

• Analyze product performance and recommend improvements or new opportunities to keep the line evolving.

• Navigate multiple product calendars and delivery requirements, keeping everything on track and on time.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of product management experience in apparel; industrial/workwear or FR apparel a strong plus.

• Solid understanding of textiles, garment construction, fit, and global manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with technical and regulatory requirements (e.g., ASTM, NFPA, ANSI standards).

• Comfortable working in PLM (Centric preferred), Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable presenting product to internal and external stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel as needed for meetings and end-user testing.

Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000 annually plus bonus based on experience

5.11 offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.

*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*

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