Manager, Athleta Merch Ops and DPC

Manager, Athleta Merch Ops and DPC

Full time Two Folsom, San Francisco, CA, US 94105

Results-driven Merchandising Operations professional and transformational leader serving as the strategic bridge between merchandising strategy and execution. Expert in seasonal calendar governance, process optimization, and digital product creation, ensuring operational excellence, alignment, and accountability across cross-functional teams. Skilled in leading transformational initiatives, implementing new systems and tools, and driving efficiencies in product-to-market workflows. Trusted partner to merchandising leadership with a proven ability to manage complex projects, streamline processes, and champion digital innovation (3D, AI, and DPC systems). Recognized for strong organizational rigor, change leadership, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Objective : Merch Ops & DPC serves as the critical link between merchandising strategy and execution, ensuring alignment, accountability, and operational excellence across the business.

Seasonal Calendar & Milestone Governance

• Build and maintain the merchandising seasonal product development calendar, capturing all deliverables (not just milestones).
• Drive a proactive problem-solving mindset before issues reach broader teams.
• Manage follow-ups, recaps, shifts, and communications.
• Ensure milestone clarity, accountability, and support with prep as needed.
• Track and report milestone progress, highlighting risks and dependencies.

Process Enablement, Optimization, & Transformation

Assortment & Line Plan Governance

Digital Product Creation

Product Data & Systems Stewardship

Cross-Functional Coordination

Project & Change Management

Leadership Support & Thought Partnership

Who You Are

Benefits at Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity. Salary Range : $103,500 - $137,100 USD Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.