Arrow Fastener · 1 day ago
Product Manager, Hardware/Tools
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expArrow Fastener is seeking a Product Manager for Hardware/Tools to lead product development projects from ideation to launch. The role involves conducting market research, developing product specifications, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration to meet project goals and timelines.
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Responsibilities
Fully owns product development projects from ideation through launch using the approved NPD/Stage Gate process
Leads all Stage Gate meetings, ensures cross-functional alignment, and maintains project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Develops clear, consumer-backed product specifications and requirements
Conducts market research, competitive assessments, and comp shop analyses to identify category gaps, line extension opportunities, and “blue ocean” growth areas
Gathers and synthesizes Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to validate concepts and shape product direction
Performs market viability assessments and establishes product positioning strategies
Creates detailed financial models, including CAPEX, pro-forma P&Ls, cost targets, and ROI analysis to guide go/no-go decisions
Ensures all projects are grounded in strong business cases and support broader portfolio and margin goals
Works closely with engineering, supply chain, sourcing, and manufacturing teams—both domestic and international—to meet cost, quality, and feasibility requirements
Influences cross-functional partners and manages project roadblocks while fostering strong relationships
Develops and executes launch plans, ensuring seamless handoff to the existing product lines team post-launch
Achieves on-time, on-budget launches that meet performance, quality, and sales expectations
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of Product Management experience, preferably in Hand Tools, Construction, Hardware, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Direct experience working with global sourcing and manufacturing, particularly Asia
Proven experience conducting VOC studies, market research, and competitive analysis
Strong project management skills and demonstrated success leading NPD programs
Ability to navigate ambiguity, remove roadblocks, and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret data and financial models to drive decision-making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or related discipline
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution
Preferred
Big Box retail experience (Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, etc.) is strongly preferred
Company
Arrow Fastener
Founded in 1929 Arrow Fastener Company, Inc quickly became synonymous with its heavy duty steel staple gun, the T50®.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary DuBoff
Chief Executive Officer
James (Jim) F. O'Rourke, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-16
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