Be part of an iconic story.
TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)
The Position
We are seeking a strategic and highly organized VP Product Strategy & Operations reporting to the Chief Product Officer (CPO), to work closely with the CPO and the product leadership team. This role will support and drive actions to reach our short and long term plans and the Product plan, by aligning strategic objectives with actionable roadmaps across the teams.
This cross-functional role is in equal parts strategic, operational and team leadership, serving as the link across business units and functions. From planning, design, product development and merchandising to marketing, supply chain and aligning with regional teams.
The VP Product Stragey & Operations will head up a central team with three key functions: Product Strategy, Process & Milestones (GTM) and Process & Data Enginieering.
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job: include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Drive, monitor, and steer the PVH+ and Tommy Hilfiger vision with the CPO and Leadership Team. Translate strategic ambition into actionable roadmaps across the team and linking it to the financial reality, in collab with planning, finance and subplan owners.
- Strategy Implementation Oversight: Act as a trusted partner to foresee and flag deviations in strategy and Plan execution, recommend mitigation actions, and ensure 360° cross-functional alignment.
- Target Alignment & Prioritization: Provide ongoing support in prioritizing and translating strategic priorities into Brand, BU, and functional actions, ensuring departments operate in sync. through clear monitoring
- Strategic-Initiatives for Product: Owns and manages high-impact strategic projects to drive transformation and efficiency and help PLT to prioritize projects aligned with corporate goals.
- Cross-Functional Facilitation: Lead workshops, meetings, and collaborative sessions to drive clarity and consistency.
- Executive Management Support: Prepare and structure business reviews, presentations, and communications for the CPO - owning content for weekly, monthly, and quarterly milestone meetings.
- Operational Excellence & Process Innovation: Oversees operations, focusing on streamlining processes (i.e. refining operational workflows and enhancing data governance). Champion the evolution of key GTM processes, including calendar optimization, milestone adherence, and dependency management.
- Data and system Governance: Build a digitalization roadmap, shape product data flow from creation to final product in store and it’s connecting systems, and drive digital transformation. Ensure product data consistency and system enablement to support decision-making and transparency across brand and regions. Collaborate closely with Product, Supply and Technology teams to future-proof tools and capabilities.
Mindset and Behaviour
- Lead the way for growth by creating clarity, strategic insight and positive energy
- Ability to drive organizational change
- Challenge the status quo to unlock new possibilities
- Lead with a customer/ consumer focus
- Adopts an enterprise-wide mindset (beyond own brand/ function/ region/ hub)
- Inspire and drive high performance through accountability, a bias for action and feedback
- Engage and Inspire people through building strong and resilient teams, developing talent, creating a safe environment
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess strategic organizational transformation skills and be able to work in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to influence without direct ownership. Problem solving, meeting facilitation, effective communication and quality control are essential elements of this role.
- 7-12 years of experience in product strategy, brand management, merchandising, or operations – ideally in fashion or consumer goods
- Proven experience working with C-suite executives in a global, matrixed organization
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable insights
- Strong background in performance tracking, product lifecycles, and operational execution
- Strong program and change management skills as well as leadership in project delivery for cross-functional initiatives with global and regional impact
- Expert Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.
Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs
Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy
Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals
Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!
Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
