Associate Manager Product Development, Athleta Girls

Overview

About Gap Inc. Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly?

Join our team.

In this role
, you are accountable for supporting the ideation, development, implementation and execution of the Gap Inc production and vendor capability strategy, delivering value through effectively balancing innovation, quality, and cost. You will be able to operate in a highly matrixed global organization, forming part of the cross functional product team (Design, Merchandising, Tech Design, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Fabric Research and Development and Global Sourcing).

You will be able to execute with strong attention to detail to ensure the product pipeline meets key milestones to meet product to market (P2M) demands.

• Execute category-level product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals, ensuring product availability for both seasonal and fast pipelines.
• Create and manage seasonal strategies to limit exposure to buying fabrics prior to line adoption, optimizing flexibility and financial outcomes.
• Build responsive, data-informed development timelines to support speed-to-market strategies while maintaining quality and cost integrity.
• Execute a vendor engagement strategy across divisions and categories, leveraging vendor capabilities to support innovation, cost targets, and capacity needs.
• Drive clear and consistent communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic alignment, timely execution, and operational responsiveness.
• Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven decisions, applying category, fabric, and vendor nuances to guide optimal outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met by delivering costing guidance, explaining cost trade-offs, and supporting margin objectives.
• Manage and maintain BOM accuracy within the PLM system to ensure seamless product execution from development through production.
• Clearly explain fabric choices, production techniques, sustainability considerations, and cost limitations to cross-functional partners to support informed decision-making and AUC integrity.
• Proactively facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify and mitigate risks related to cost, capacity, timing, and quality for optimal results.
• Communicate compelling, data-driven recommendations that consider cross-functional priorities and influence decision-making beyond direct ownership.

• A strategic and analytical thinker who can develop and apply processes to optimize post–Line Adoption execution.
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented, able to shift priorities in response to customer needs, business partners, and evolving market conditions.
• A strong cross-functional collaborator who understands how to balance design vision, merchandising strategy, production realities, and financial targets.
• A subject-matter expert on product and vendor capabilities, providing confidence and clarity to both internal and external partners throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions…