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North Highland

Senior Manager, Product Creation Materials Operations

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Beaverton, United states

Senior

Freelance

30-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Change Management Prioritization Decision-making Facilitation

Job Specifications

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Senior Manager in Portland in Retail & Consumer Products to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

Summary

Drive operational excellence while developing leadership capabilities within our Materials team, balancing immediate execution needs with long-term strategic development to transform product creation processes.

You Will

Establish prioritization and tracking systems that drive clear execution, mitigate roadblocks, and ensure delivery of critical milestones across the Materials Operations team
Partner with the VP to design and implement a new operating model, supporting team rhythms, decision-making forums, and accountability mechanisms
Mentor and coach team leaders who are new to people leadership, helping them develop skills in strategizing, communicating, and execution oversight
Lead cross-functional coordination between Supply Chain, Product Creation, Tech, Process Mapping, Change Management, and Communications to ensure successful milestone delivery

Ideally, We'd Like

7+ years of experience in materials and product creation in apparel or consumer goods
Strong program management experience with proven ability to manage milestones, dependencies, and cross-functional delivery
Exceptional facilitation and communication skills with the ability to unblock teams and create focus in fast-paced environments
Proven track record of mentoring leaders and implementing process improvements that drive operational excellence

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (W2) opportunity.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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About the Company

North Highland helps businesses move from strategy to reality, taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that work and create impact that lasts. As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, our award-winning services - powered by a combination of talent and technology - turn client visions into real, measurable value. Know more