Product Development Manager

2 days ago

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Jazwares Full time
Job Title: Product Development Manager

The Product Development Manager is responsible for driving the technical development and execution of assigned product portfolios from conception to distribution. This role assesses the viability of new products, ensuring high-quality standards, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and that the end product meets consumer needs and is within industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage programs to time, cost, and quality, and reconcile against business and development objectives.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and global partners to streamline project communication and drive product from concept through to production and shipping.
  • Establish project plans in collaboration with cross-functional development teams to determine tasks, milestones, resources, and ship dates.
  • Support manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development.
  • Partner with global operations to provide early warning of delays and strategize appropriate solutions in development plans or processes and provide updated development calendars when necessary.
  • Identify, anticipate, and manage risks or issues prior to each development milestone, and provide alternate process solutions. Report and escalate potential red flags to management as needed with defined plans and resolutions.
  • Consulting market research materials and sales data to ensure that products are viable and competitive.
  • Update all key product development/project management documents and systems daily.
  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
  • Interfacing with key vendors/suppliers and Asia product managers, to ensure a smooth business process.
  • Work with Brand Management Team to develop competitive assessments and research trends to identify future opportunities and to develop product expansion strategies for successful product lines.
  • Ensure that all outsourced work is quoted in a timely fashion and approved prior to work performed.
  • Collaborate with Sales to plan and execute effective presentations and achieve profitability targets.
  • Ensure item master is accurate and updated on an ongoing basis (costing, factory info, product dimensions, etc...).
  • Track/analyze sales & profitability of new & existing products.
  • Supports senior leadership.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or industry relevant field preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience with plastics, materials, manufacturing.
  • Experience in consumer goods industry.
  • PMP or equivalent project management certificate a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive and professional relationships.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite.
  • Able to work cross functionally, collaboratively, and reciprocally with multiple departments.
  • Self-Motivated, and a self-starter.
  • Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
  • Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner.
  • A mindset that is collaborative, flexible, and growth oriented.
  • Ability to gain an in-depth knowledge of our brands and products.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing long and short-term projects.
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision makers.
  • Effective planning and analytical skills, including ability to define a problem, collect data, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
  • Experience in the toy/baby/costume/pets industry.
  • Experience in the consumer goods industry.
  • Multilingual a plus.

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