Product Development Manager
About The Position
We are looking for a Product Development Manager to own a critical portfolio within our water appliance business. This role will drive product strategy across key distribution channels (independent dealers, e-commerce, and big box retail), identify new product opportunities, and lead initiatives focused on margin improvement, reliability, and consumer communication. You’ll partner cross-functionally with industrial design, marketing, and global manufacturing teams to define specifications and lead products from concept through launch. This role also includes competitive and market research, building a 3-year roadmap, presenting updates to leadership, and driving market share growth through SKU optimization and portfolio improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 4+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or product management, with full lifecycle product experience (SKU-heavy portfolios a plus)
- Strong understanding of category P&L and proven analytical skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to customers and leadership
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across varied stakeholders
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in changing situations
- Experience supporting commercialization and product launches (pricing, positioning, placement, training, and marketing mix)
Responsibilities
- Assess market trends and identify unmet customer needs across assigned product portfolios
- Evaluate current product lines and recommend SKU consolidation/rationalization opportunities
- Monitor the competitive landscape and provide insights to support portfolio growth and positioning
- Conduct consumer and market research to validate product needs and requirements
- Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to product design and development
- Maintain and grow product market position through management of existing product lines and market intelligence
- Develop and present a 3-year product vision/roadmap for assigned categories
- Present the end-user experience and ensure appropriate test methods are applied throughout product development, aligning results with product plans and engineering goals.
- Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to resolve product issues and support development execution
- Leverage vendor resources and expertise to support product management and new product development initiatives
- Manage project budgets and prepare financial analysis and status updates for leadership
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
