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FULL LIFE CYCLE Product Manager

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Position Overview:

The Product Manager works with engineering resources to lead new product development & line extensions from concept through product life cycle. This position drives effective market research and develops product that aligns with customer needs. The role includes analyzing return on investment, recommending worthwhile product investments and overseeing the lifecycle process to ensure ROI of development initiatives are realized. As leader of the development process, this position drives teams to meet product release deadlines.

Critical Success Factors:

• Drive Development of winning concepts that meet customer needs and sales projections and contribute to the company’s overall growth strategy.
• Manage schedules for production including pilot run, product and finish review, label production, and initial order quantities (IOQ).
• Effective management of US and global resources to meet product rollout deadlines.
• Successful management of factory resources to meet deadlines and service level agreements.
• Effective management of material/development costs and product life cycles to ensure ROI on new product initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Work with Marketing and Sales to develop market research strategy to effectively identify customer needs for new products and existing product improvements.

· Work with internal and external design resources to develop cutting edge new product concepts to meet customer expectations and achieve sales targets. Looks for the latest trends in technology.

· Manage the development of new product proposals including design engineering architectural concepts, design engineering specifications and new technology recommendations.

· Work with sales team to identify sales forecasts based on product specifications.

· Work with product and purchasing teams to identify cost associated with development of each product, analyzes ROI and makes recommendations on products worth moving forward.

· Works with purchasing team to identify cost effective material vendors while maintaining expected quality and service levels.

· Drive Product Management and engineering teams to meet product rollout deadlines. Assists in overcoming barriers as they arise.

· Coaches, trains, motivates and mentors in-direct staff.

· Works with Product Managers and Engineers to provide the appropriate technical materials including product design story, specifications, photometrics, etc. to support effective product launches and assist the sales & marketing team in achieving sales targets.

· Develop effective training and tools for Sales and Support teams.

· Identify and form strong relationships with strategic partners.

· Identify, investigate and influence code and standards related to new products.

· Measures ongoing success of each product line developed by the team to ensure ROI is realized.

· Oversees product lifecycle and product SKUs to effectively support business needs and enhance efficiencies.

Requirements:

· Bachelor Degree or above in Design, Industrial Design, Product Development, Marketing, Business or a related field of study.

· Knowledge of a luxury consumer product brand.

· 10+ years new product development experience.

· Experience managing the life cycle of manufactured consumer products.

· Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organization and project management skills.

· Ability to meet tight and changing deadlines.

· Domestic and International travel.

· Effective presentation skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

· Ability to drive directives through non-direct reports.

· Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks/demands.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Washington, NY 11050

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