Associate Product Development Manager

Almo • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Product Development Manager will support the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of heating and cooling products, partnering closely with major brand suppliers, engineering, sourcing, quality, and commercial teams. This role is ideal for a high-potential product professional with 2-5 years of experience who is ready to assume greater ownership and develop deep category expertise in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in product development, product management, or category-related roles
• Experience working with international manufacturers, particularly in Asia or Europe
• Experience working with major consumer brands or branded manufacturers required
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• High attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Strong communication skills, including supplier-facing interactions
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PLM or product lifecycle tools

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to heating, cooling, appliances, or durable consumer goods is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, or a related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new heating and cooling products from concept through launch, including requirements definition, costing, timelines, and readiness tracking
• Manage product updates, line extensions, and transitions in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain product roadmaps aligned to category strategy, customer needs, and seasonal demand
• Manage day-to-day communication with international OEM partners across multiple time zones to execute product development initiatives
• Coordinate specifications, samples, testing, and approvals to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery
• Support supplier negotiations related to product features, costs, MOQs, and lead times
• Partner with Category Management, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure successful launches
• Support go-to-market readiness, including product content, packaging, certifications, and documentation
• Assist with forecasting input and inventory planning related to new and existing products
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, cost comparisons, and feature analysis across heating and cooling categories
• Track product performance post-launch and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Leverage consumer insights, returns data, and quality feedback to inform future development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level