Passion for Footwear?

Product Manager – Viking Outdoor Footwear

At Viking Outdoor Footwear, we are driven by innovation, quality, and a deep connection to our customers. With over a century of experience crafting durable and functional footwear, we aim to inspire people of all ages, to explore the outdoors every day!

Our kids' footwear department is central to this mission, ensuring children experience comfort, safety, and joy in every step. By combining expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge design, we create products that keep children warm, dry, and comfortable in every outdoor adventure—no matter the conditions.

We are now looking for a Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping our kids' footwear line. If you’re passionate about combining creativity, functionality, and customer needs into exceptional products, we want to hear from you.

About the role

As the Product Manager for Kids Footwear, you will be part of the team responsible for building Viking’s entire kids’ footwear range. Within this team, you will take responsibility for one or more specific categories or areas within the range, depending on your experience, expertise and strengths.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and motivated colleague with a high interest in outdoor activities, but also with a good head for structure and data management.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Driving the product strategy for your assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Viking’s overall brand vision.
• Leading the end-to-end product development process for your category/ies, from concept creation to market launch.
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure a cohesive and innovative product portfolio across the entire kids' range.
• Analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and refine our offerings.
• Developing and managing design briefs in collaboration with the Head of Design, ensuring a clear and shared vision for each product.
• Registering articles and technical data in the PDM system, ensuring data accuracy and updates throughout the product lifecycle.
• Updating and maintaining collection overviews, product grids, and style analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring consistent and effective communication with design and product development teams in Vietnam and Portugal to streamline processes and maintain quality standards.
• Working closely with design, development, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and sustainability standards.
• Partnering with sales and marketing teams to craft compelling stories about your products that resonate with retailers and consumers.

Competence and Qualifications

• Good at planning and executing - You make things happen
• Problem solver and a YES person
• Commercial mind-set
• Experience from product department or retail preferred
• Working knowledge of footwear product and assortment planning preferred
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and organizational skills, in both Norwegian and English
• Bachelor’s degree in design, business, marketing, or related field preferred
• Data analysis and business math skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a growth environment
• General understanding of the footwear industry and consumer trends preferred

About You

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

Experience: At least 3 years in product management, preferably in footwear, apparel, or a related industry. Experience with kids’ products or a specific product category is a plus.

Passion for Kids’ Needs: A strong understanding of what makes kids' products unique, including safety, fit, and design considerations.

Team Collaboration: A proven ability to work within a team to build a cohesive and innovative product range.

Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions about product development and positioning.

Customer Focus: A deep understanding of consumer needs, particularly parents and kids, and a passion for creating solutions that exceed their expectations.

Project Management Skills: Experience in leading projects from concept to launch, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

We are offering an exciting opportunity in a company with strong growth where you will be part of the product department and learn from and work with some of the best in the business. We have a motivated and ambitious team who loves what they do.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right adventure for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and a cover letter to m.monsore@vikingfootwear.com.

Let’s create the next generation of kids’ footwear together at Viking Outdoor Footwear!