Product Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States MillerKnoll, Inc. Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Developer to lead the product development process across a product portfolio within the assigned category. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for utilizing strong project management skills to build and maintain project schedules, monitor potential delays, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure new products are commercialized on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Closely monitor product return levels and develop corrective action plans as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Fulfillment and Supply Chain/Sourcing to award programs to suppliers and establish the most effective value stream/supply chain.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Compliance to facilitate all performance and packaging testing.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to review designer and supplier drawings to ensure adherence to design intent and product performance/quality.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain/Sourcing and Compliance to ensure all regulatory, sustainability, and performance documentation are obtained from the suppliers.
  • Communicate key issues (i.e., schedules, resource constraints, launch plans) in a clear and timely manner to the Director of Lifestyle Development.
  • Conduct in-depth review of prototypes to ensure products meet or exceed all standards for build quality, ease of assembly, packaging, comfort, value, etc.
  • Create quality criteria for all new programs and maintain/develop Quality Assurance Protocol with Supplies.
  • Ensure all new developments meet target costs and margin requirements.
  • Facilitate prototyping with Engineering and/or Suppliers.
  • Generate Request for Quote (RFQ) bid packages for new developments and manage review/selection process.
  • Lead weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to share progress on new developments and conduct prototype/design reviews.
  • Manage project schedules to meet critical company milestones.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Business, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in development-related functions and disciplines.

Skills and Abilities

  • Successfully demonstrated experience of a major new product commercialization, including full development and launch cycle.
  • Excellent program/project management skills, as demonstrated through the successful achievement of assigned objectives.
  • A developmental, entrepreneurial mind set with abstract analysis skills and a logical, but flexible, approach.
  • Willing to take initiative and accept accountability with a strong sense of ownership over work.
  • A demonstrated high level of personal integrity and business ethics.
  • Demonstrated expert written/verbal communication skills and a proven capability to present complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to a variety of audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly communicating with team members across cultures and functions.
  • Must be financially literate with the ability to perform retail math.
  • 3D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
  • Willingness to travel globally as required.
  • Knowledge of furniture construction and furniture market landscape preferred.
  • Luxury/high end experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MillerKnoll is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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