Assistant Product Manager

Human Resources • Laguna Hills, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Product Manager works collaboratively to develop new design-focused products within their assigned portfolio. They are responsible for managing the portfolio from inception through end of life. This individual will contribute to new product ideation and innovation, manufacturing specifications, sourcing, costing, marketing strategies, and commercialization. They will work with a cross-functional team of sales, design engineers, and manufacturing sites, bringing new products and innovations to life. This position ensures all quality standards are met, executes projects on time and within budget, and identifies expansion opportunities into white space.

Requirements

• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• High energy, positive attitude, and process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proven experience supporting highly technical, user-focused product development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• 2–4 years of product management experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or technical undergraduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned product portfolio — maintain and manage product attributes, address changes or issues with existing items, and support all product documentation processes including mix management, product details, costing, and product life cycle.
• Serve as the primary product contact for assigned product lines for customers and sales teams.
• Support product development and manage research initiatives to establish fact-based business and marketing strategies. Develop a thorough understanding of the market, customer dynamics, product design, trends, end-user preferences, as well as key purchase drivers.
• Coordinate product design, development, and production, and maintain the product development roadmap while working under the direction of the Senior Product Manager to develop requirements for current and future products by conducting market research, collecting and analyzing market data, trends, customer attitudes and behaviors, as well as the competitive landscape.
• Source, quote, negotiate, and provide costing analysis for new developments with factory partners in Asia.
• Assist in managing multiple projects, factories, product categories, and initiatives while maintaining prioritization and staying on time and within budget.
• Coordinate meeting materials for customer product collaboration and business reviews. This includes, but is not limited to, product samples, display materials, labels, research results, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Work on special assignments as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees