Senior Vice President of Product Development and Innovation

As the Senior Vice President of Product Development and Innovation, you will be a strategic leader driving the full product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, with a focus on raw material innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. This role ensures Canada Goose remains at the forefront of product craftsmanship and performance while achieving business goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end product development process, partnering with Creative, Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative, high-quality products.
• Partner closely with Creative Director Haider Ackermann and the Design team to translate creative vision into technically innovative, luxury-quality products.
• Build strong alignment with the Merchandising team on product strategy, assortment planning, and innovation within both core and emerging categories.
• Oversee the seasonal product creation process and calendar to ensure key milestones are achieved and cross-functional communication remains clear and consistent.
• Drive innovation in materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes, ensuring differentiation and superior quality.
• Oversee raw material development to meet brand standards for quality, durability, performance, and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong global supplier and mill partnerships to ensure agility, craftsmanship, and continuous innovation.
• Integrate sustainability, cost efficiency, and performance optimization into product and material strategies.
• Ensure adherence to quality, performance, safety, and regulatory standards throughout the development process.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to measure development performance, speed-to-market, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally, including with Marketing, to develop go-to-market strategies that highlight product innovation and craftsmanship.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, technology advancements, and consumer insights to inform product evolution and innovation.

Let’s Talk About You:

You are an inspirational and strategic product leader who thrives at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and execution. You bring deep expertise in apparel product development, a passion for material innovation, and a strong ability to lead diverse teams toward shared goals.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in product development, with at least 10 years in senior leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively with creative, merchandising, and operational partners.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and the ability to translate vision into actionable, results-driven plans.
• Deep understanding of global manufacturing, sourcing, and quality assurance, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency.
• Proven ability to foster supplier relationship excellence—building partnerships that drive quality, innovation, and agility.
• Skilled at integrating sustainability and compliance considerations into material and product strategies.
• Creative and forward-thinking, continuously seeking innovative approaches to product and process improvement.
• Inclusive leader who builds and nurtures high-performing teams through empowerment, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence, inspire, and align teams across functions and geographies.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive mindset with the capacity to balance creativity, speed, and precision in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

* This role is based in Toronto and follows our hybrid work policy, with a minimum expectation of three days per week in the office.*