About the role
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
- Runner First
- We act in the best interest of the runner
- Word is Bond
- We do what we say we’ll do
- Champion Heart
- We give our all in everything we do
- There is no “I” in Run
- We stay generous with our humanity
- Keep Moving
- We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Your Job:
The Brooks Athlete Product team exists to lead the brand into the future of performance running across road, track, and trail. Our mission is to deliver a complete, competitive, and innovative Hyperion product ecosystem while shaping the technologies, experiences, and processes that define the next decade of athlete footwear.
As Principal Program Manager, Athlete, you will partner with the Senior Director, Innovation to shape our long-term athlete footwear vision and lead the development of the roadmap and strategies to achieve that vision. You will guide how Brooks identifies athlete needs, translates them into breakthrough product concepts, and brings performance enhancing solutions to life. You will play a key role in setting the direction for athlete driven innovation 4–10 years into the future and will influence the global running industry.
This role demands a deep understanding of athletes across disciplines, a strong command of product innovation, and the ability to architect a cohesive, future forward strategy for athlete footwear. You will lead and influence cross-functional teams across Product and Marketing to bring our athlete strategy to life.
Aplyr's read
Brooks Running is a dedicated player in the sports apparel industry, attracting talent passionate about innovation and the running community.
What's promising
- •Brooks Running focuses exclusively on running, allowing for specialized product innovation.
- •The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
- •Brooks Running's emphasis on research and development fosters cutting-edge footwear technology.
What to watch
- •Brooks Running faces intense competition from larger sportswear brands.
- •Limited public information about the company's financial performance.
- •Dependency on the running market may limit diversification opportunities.
Why Brooks Running
- •Brooks Running is renowned for its runner-centric approach and community engagement.
- •The company's Run Signature program personalizes shoe recommendations based on individual biomechanics.
- •Brooks Running's BlueLine Lab focuses on pioneering new technologies in running footwear.
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About Brooks Running
Brooks Running is a company specializing in running shoes, apparel, and accessories, dedicated to providing high-quality products for runners of all levels.
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