Director, Product Development - Sticks & Bags February 10, 2026

Director, Product Development - Sticks & Bags

Industry Sector(s) : Sports, Leisure & Recreation (excl. Maritime)

Spoken Language(s) : English, French

Job Description

The Director will lead the hockey stick and bag development teams and report to the Vice‑President, Product Development. This role is responsible for driving innovation, managing cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring that the Research & Development (R&D) function delivers strategic value to Bauer Hockey.

Note : Please provide your resume in French + English.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Oversee the end‑to‑end product development lifecycle for the stick and bag categories—from concept to final packaging.

Define, schedule, and coordinate projects aligned with the 4‑year innovation roadmap.

Build and leverage an innovative ecosystem with research institutions, raw material suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Manage the operating and capital expenditure budgets for the category.

Collaborate with brand management to ensure product lines meet market needs and consumer expectations.

Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement sourcing strategies.

Establish and refine product performance criteria in collaboration with engineering and design teams.

Make strategic decisions and recommendations across all aspects of product engineering.

Willingness and ability to travel internationally at least 25% of the time.

Qualifications

BS or BA in Engineering or related field or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.

10+ years of professional experience, including office‑based work.

5+ years of experience leading teams in an R&D environment.

Strong understanding of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes for composite sporting goods.

Well‑established network in the composites industry (research centers, suppliers, factories, etc.).

Proven experience managing complex product development projects.

Excellent communication skills in both French and English (written and verbal).

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