Product Manager

Novolex • Boulder, CO

26d • $110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible for using data, customer insights, competitive information and market trends to develop actionable product portfolio and innovation plans. Reporting to the Director of Product Development, this role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams in the development and management of products throughout their lifecycle. This includes defining the product strategy and roadmap for assigned product categories, overseeing product development initiatives and certifications, managing suppliers setup, facility audits, and factory certifications and quality processes.

Requirements

• Self-starter with a proven ability to assemble action plans independently and execute them within a cross functional environment on time and on-budget
• Ability to think proactively, propose change, and solve problems creatively
• Demonstrated success managing all stages of the product lifecycle
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of consumer insights, market trends, and competitive dynamics
• Ability to evaluate and interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to excellence
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• 5+ years of experience in product marketing, category management, quality assurance, new product development or product engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Data analytics or science-based field

Nice To Haves

• Inclination towards sustainability in business and personal environments a plus
• Knowledge of Power BI a plus
• MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Be an expert with respect to the company, its products, customers, sales channels and competition within assigned market segments
• Build and present business cases with cost targets and profitability expectations
• Manage product development process including project management, product approval, and product set-up for products within assigned categories
• Gather feedback from sales and customers, evaluate market trends and create a competitor analysis that informs product portfolio decisions, such SKU rationalization or new product development
• Evaluate product performance metrics and use data insights to aid in new product development strategy and product management
• Manage/maintain database of key product specifications and attributes across assigned product categories
• Drive the cross-functional team to develop and implement a launch plan that is timely, accurate, and compelling
• Oversee product testing or collection of testing results in assigned product categories, ensuring compliance with food safety, compostability or recyclability requirements (examples include FDA, ASTM, BPI, FSC)
• Coordinate new supplier onboarding process including gathering and evaluating factory certifications, collecting product specifications and formulations and documenting supplier QC process
• Maintain a compliance framework to ensure environmental, social and quality certifications are available and up-to-date
• Manage QC issues as they arise. Confirm defect and extent of issue; communicate with customers and sales on cause, corrective action, and resolution
• Support product carton footprint reporting, item attribute data for Impact Reports and reporting initiatives that ensure legislative compliance of our products
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Training and development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

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