Gardenline is looking for a Product development manager responsible for overseeing the design & creation of new products and managing the team involved with the whole process in the Asia Pacific region.
They are required to manage a variety of different teams, including design, packing, sampling, to ensure timelines and company design goals are met.
The Product development manager will be tasked with managing the flow of information between these various teams.
The product manager will be required to take frequent travel to Vietnam & China to manage projects.
Product Development Manager Job Duties:
· Develop and manage product development processes from concept to commercialization,
· Managing relationships with suppliers, including negotiating raw material cost, reviewing samples, and approving finished products,
· Participating in meetings with design team and country sales managers to discuss upcoming projects and share information about previous projects,
· Establishing timelines for each phase of the product development process, including prototyping and testing,
· Evaluating new product ideas to determine feasibility and potential market demand,
· Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations,
· Define product requirements and specifications through market research, customer feedback, and competitive analysis,
· Sourcing research, identify and qualify new Suppliers based on company objectives for future development,
· Keeping abreast of technological advances in the field to determine their potential impact on product development,
· Providing leadership, motivation, and guidance to a team of designers and packing engineers,
· Making strategic decisions about design elements, materials, manufacturing methods, and other factors that affect a product’s performance, safety, cost, and aesthetics,
· Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and manufacturing to ensure successful product development and launch,
· Create detailed project plans and timelines for all aspects of product development,
· Manage and track progress of product development against milestones and objectives, adjusting plans as needed,
· Identify and assess risks throughout the product development process, developing mitigation strategies as needed,
· Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders during product development,
· Oversee quality control and testing procedures during product development and post-launch,
· Present regular updates on product development progress to upper management,
