Job Abstract

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

The Associate PLM is responsible for building performance-driven innovative products for the Golf athlete. This product elevates athletes to perform to their highest capacity in any athletic endeavor. This person will connect with the athlete, help execute and implement seasonal strategy, and build margin-rich, innovative products to help make the athlete better. This teammate works cross-functionally throughout UA to build partnerships and is a consensus-builder who drives business results in their business category.  
 

• Build the golf product line and help carry the process from concept to commercialization. Assist in building the brief and communicate the vision to cross functional partners.  Work with design, development and sourcing through the fit and development process to deliver great product that hits margin targets and the numbers
• Data and systems management.  Oversee, manage, and ensure all systems + data are up to date and input on time for Golf Apparel, Footwear and Gloves.
• Develop business acumen. Partner with planners, merchandisers, sales, and Director to develop strong understanding of the numbers.  An Associate PLM should be able to analyze and articulate information around bookings, sales, and trends to inform future line plan decisions
• Collaborate with Sports Marketing and Global Regions to build best in class product for Collegiate and Professional assets/partners
• Connect with the Athlete. Work with, observe, and gain crucial athlete insights informing and influencing product. Be knowledgeable on the market landscape and the competition
• Assist Director to outline and manage seasonal business plans to include growth opportunity based on product range (styles/skus), price positioning, channel distribution, delivery launch and flow through
• Have detailed knowledge of the product in your area – keeping record of fabric, trims, fit, costing and approval timelines pertaining to each style
• Have detailed knowledge of Under Armour’s greatest innovations and performance solutions to support the effort of these brand stories showing up on our Team Athletes. 
• Assist in product presentations internally and externally
• Responsible for data entry into Centric/Armoury, and other related systems.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needs of the business change. 

• Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree.
• Product line management experience along with project management, product marketing and/or Consumer insight experience
• Ability to successfully lead a cross-functional pod with strong and proven relationship building
• Strong presentation, collaboration, project, and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions with best interest of Athlete/Customer in mind
• Preferred experience managing Full Product Life Cycle
• Ability to mine consumer insights and translate into product solutions
• Golf Experience and Industry knowledge is a plus.

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, Maryland office.
• Return to Work Designation: Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

• No relocation provided

$87,498.00 - $120,309.20 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

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At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.