Head of Product Development (Goods and Apparel)

JSW Sports is looking for a Product Development Head- Goods and Apparel to join their team in Mumbai.

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end product development across footwear and apparel, from concept to commercialization. Own product quality, costing, margins, execution timelines and speed-to-market while working closely with internal teams and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product development from concept, sampling and BOMs to commercialization.
• Manage costing, tech packs, fit approvals and product development calendars.
• Drive cost optimization, quality and margin targets.
• Ensure adherence to development and GTM timelines.
• Manage and collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners.
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Marketing teams.
• Identify and resolve development issues to ensure timely execution.

Required

• 8–10 years of experience in apparel, footwear or sports product development.
• Strong understanding of product development and commercialization.
• Proven vendor management and execution experience.
• Strong quantitative skills with a focus on costing and margin optimization.
• Excellent attention to detail and structured problem-solving ability.
• High ownership, adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a startup or build-from-zero environment is a plus.