KnowHireMatch · 5 months ago
Product Development Manager
Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKnowHireMatch is a company focused on product development and innovation. They are seeking a Product Development Manager who will be responsible for developing and introducing new products while enhancing existing ones, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and implement product improvements and new product introductions
Investigate new materials and equipment technologies for applicability to absorbent products
Partner with Marketing to conduct and interpret consumer/market research studies
Plan and execute product use tests to benchmark competitive product performance
Collaborate on intellectual property reviews including patentability and right-to-market assessments
Prepare preliminary product cost estimates and contribute to business case development
Benchmark competitive products and provide strategies to maintain a competitive advantage
Develop products from concept through commercialization, including specifications, prototypes, scale-up, and final approval
Collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and academic or external labs to expand technical capabilities
Work with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to optimize technical and economic product performance
Maintain awareness of patents, trademarks, and new product introductions across the industry
Qualification
Required
Experience in product development and management
Ability to lead cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of market research and consumer insights
Knowledge of materials and equipment technologies relevant to absorbent products
Experience in conducting product use tests and benchmarking
Familiarity with intellectual property considerations, including patentability and right-to-market assessments
Ability to prepare product cost estimates and contribute to business case development
Experience in developing products from concept through commercialization
Strong collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, and external labs
Ability to work with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to optimize product performance
Awareness of patents, trademarks, and industry trends
Company
KnowHireMatch
In Today's challenging Job Market the advantage always goes to the first mover.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase