Senior Global Product Manager

Cuisinart•Stamford, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cuisinart, you’ll join a brand known for design leadership, quality craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. From category-defining icons to the next wave of smart, sustainable, and lifestyle-driven solutions -- we’re passionate about creating products that bring joy, creativity, and culinary confidence into people’s homes. We believe great design begins with curiosity — and we’re looking for bold thinkers who are excited to shape the future of how people live, cook, and connect. Position Summary: You’ll be the global business leader for a portfolio of innovative products, driving growth through consumer insight, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Senior Global Product Manager, you’ll identify opportunities for breakthrough innovation and lead end-to-end product development from idea to market launch. This role is ideal for a creative, consumer-obsessed, insight-driven product leader who thrives at intersection of design, marketing, & strategy — someone who’s passionate about understanding people and turning consumer insights into meaningful, trend-forward products that inspire.

Requirements

A positive, entrepreneurial mindset and a deep curiosity about consumers, culture, and emerging trends.
Passion for design, innovation, and storytelling — with an ability to turn insights into breakthrough ideas.
5+ years of experience in product management, innovation, or consumer product marketing (CPG or consumer durables preferred).
Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills with a creative edge.
Exceptional communication and storytelling ability, both written and visual.
Experience leading cross-functional and global teams with confidence and optimism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and emerging AI-assisted platforms (ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, etc.).
Willingness to travel domestically/internationally (up to 20%) and coordinate globally across time zones.

Nice To Haves

Passion for coffee, cooking, and/or baking strongly preferred
Ideal candidate loves following social, cultural, design, and retail trends.

Responsibilities

Consumer Insight & Market Understanding
Develop deep expertise in your product category and adjacent spaces — understanding global markets, emerging consumer needs, and cultural trends that shape behavior.
Identify whitespace opportunities and uncover emotional and functional drivers behind how people interact with products at home.
Partner with research and analytics to translate insights into actionable design and innovation directions.
Product Innovation & Storytelling
Build an innovation roadmap grounded in consumer insight and market opportunity — filled with creative products that surprise, delight, and drive growth.
Craft compelling product stories that connect emotionally with consumers and elevate the Cuisinart brand experience.
Collaborate with design, culinary, and engineering teams to develop concepts that inspire, perform, and differentiate.
Product Development & Launch Execution
Lead product development from idea to launch — defining positioning, features, pricing, and packaging that align with brand standards and business goals.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Advanced Concepts, Design, Engineering, Sourcing, Marketing) to ensure timely and flawless execution.
Support product testing, validation, and sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term consumer trust and brand equity.
Go-to-Market & Story Amplification
Collaborate with marketing, creative, and sales to bring the product story to life across channels — from packaging and content to retailer storytelling and digital activation.
Ensure every touchpoint reflects the emotional benefit, usability, and value of the product.
Lead go-to-market readiness, including sell-in materials, launch plans, and training for internal and external partners.
Portfolio Stewardship & Optimization
Monitor global product performance and consumer feedback; identify opportunities to evolve, refresh, or retire products strategically.
Maintain product trackers, roadmaps, and documentation to drive visibility and efficiency across global teams.
Champion the pursuit of 5-star consumer satisfaction — continuously improving usability and delight.