PBeyond Talent is partnering with a luxury brand based in Milan, currently entering an important phase of expansion. With a strong creative identity and ambitious growth plans, the brand is looking to strengthen its footwear division by appointing a Senior Product Development Manager specialised in Sneakers (MANDATORY) and Footwear. /ppThis is a key role for an experienced product development professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent supplier management skills, and a deep understanding of luxury footwear standards. /ppbr/ppstrongRole Overview /strong /ppbr/ppThe Senior Product Development Manager – Sneakers Footwear will lead the development strategy for the sneakers and footwear category, managing the process from initial design brief through to production handover. /ppWorking closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams, this person will ensure that each product is developed in line with the brand’s creative vision, quality expectations, commercial objectives, timing, and cost targets. /ppThe role will also involve managing and developing relationships with suppliers and factories across Italy and Asia, ensuring strong execution, technical excellence, and consistency across the full development process. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppbr/pulliSignificant experience in footwear product development, with strong expertise in sneakers. /liliPrevious experience within luxury, premium, or high-end fashion brands. /liliLead the full development process for sneakers and footwear, from design brief to production handover. /liliDefine and implement the product development strategy in line with the brand’s creative vision and growth plans. /liliWork closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product feasibility, quality, timing, and cost objectives. /liliManage suppliers and factories across Italy and Asia, ensuring strong communication, clear priorities, and on-time delivery. /liliOversee prototypes, fittings, samples, pre-production trials, and technical corrections. /liliEnsure all products meet the brand’s luxury standards in terms of construction, materials, comfort, craftsmanship, and finishing. /liliAnticipate and solve technical issues related to materials, soles, lasts, fitting, construction, costing, and industrialisation. /liliMonitor development calendars, key milestones, budgets, and product documentation. /liliSupport process improvements and contribute to building a stronger footwear development structure during the brand’s expansion. /liliTravel to suppliers and factories when required. /li /ulpbr/ppThis is an exciting opportunity to join a luxury brand at a key moment of expansion and to play a central role in shaping the future of its sneakers and footwear category. /ppThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead development strategy, strengthen supplier relationships, improve processes, and directly contribute to the growth of a highly creative luxury brand. /p