Associate Product Manager, Osprey

Helen of Troy•Cortez, CO

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, with focus in business, marketing, merchandising, product management, project management, or equivalent work experience.
1+ years of experience in product management, product operations, merchandising, merchandising operations, project management, product development, ecommerce merchandising, owned digital item setup, or a consumer sales organization.
Understanding of the industry, marketplace, consumer/end user, competitors, and retail/channel dynamics.
Strong retail math, analytical, pricing, costing, margin, SKU, and assortment-planning skills.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple complex calendars, timelines, samples, and deliverables.
Proven ability to maintain accurate product data in internal and DTC systems, including product copy, SKU details, launch timing, and owned-channel item readiness.
Ability to work with external partners, legal documents, collaboration requirements, and cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SMUs, collaborations, product commercialization, or go-to-market processes.
Understanding of product creation, development, commercialization, LR/GTM milestones, sample management, and go-to-market processes.

Responsibilities

Support Category Lead business objectives through the delivery of strategic product initiatives and partnerships.
Execute SMU, collaboration, and DTC-exclusive product programs from concept through market launch.
Manage post-launch requirements, partner commitments, and program follow-up activities.
Manage project timelines, milestones, approvals, and key deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Design, Development, Product Line Management (PLM), Sales, Marketing, Go-to-Market, DTC, Legal, and external collaboration partners to ensure projects remain aligned, on schedule and launch-ready.
Communicate project status, risks, and next steps to stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external collaboration partners.
Partner closely with Legal to coordinate NDAs, contracts, licensing agreements, and required approvals, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain product information, item setup, project documentation, and supporting materials to support commercialization and launch readiness.
Support go-to-market activities, including sales presentations, marketing deliverables, and DTC launches.
Manage sample tracking, distribution, and readiness for key business needs.
Maintain organized project records, tools, and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and execution efficiency.
Lead post-launch reviews for collaboration programs, sharing key performance metrics, business results, and lessons learned with global stakeholders to inform future partnership and product strategies.