SBH Fashion · 2 weeks ago
Product Development Manager – Pet Tech
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expSBH Fashion is seeking a highly skilled Product Development Manager to support the creation and execution of a newly launched pet tech product line developed exclusively for a major mass retail partner. The role involves leading product strategy, managing projects, collaborating across teams, and applying technical expertise in pet technology to ensure successful product launches.
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Hiring Manager
Samantha Glass
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of an exclusive pet tech product line for a confidential mass retail partner
Translate customer insights, retailer requirements, and market trends into clear product specifications and roadmaps
Evaluate and refine product concepts with a strong understanding of pet technology, user experience, and competitive landscape
Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time, cost-effective product launches
Partner closely with the PD Director to align on milestones, decision points, and project priorities
Maintain detailed project documentation, product requirements, and status updates
Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, quality, packaging, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive product development and brand alignment
Work directly with overseas and domestic manufacturing partners to validate product feasibility, costing, certifications, and compliance
Serve as a key point of contact for the retail partner, presenting updates, product samples, and technical information as needed
Apply specialized knowledge in pet tech or related consumer tech categories (IoT, smart devices, wearables, sensors, etc.) to ensure product integrity and innovation
Review and challenge engineering inputs to ensure user-centric functionality and reliability
Oversee product testing, safety validations, and quality assurance processes
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products within the pet tech space
Recommend product enhancements or new opportunities to strengthen category performance and retailer differentiation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–7+ years of experience managing product development in pet tech, consumer tech, smart home, connected devices, or similar categories
Proven success launching products for major retailers; experience with mass retail timelines and requirements preferred
Strong understanding of IoT, hardware development cycles, and consumer product manufacturing
Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
Experience collaborating with overseas factories and suppliers
Preferred
Passion for pet products and consumer technology innovation
Ability to balance creativity with technical feasibility and cost constraints
Strong presentation skills and comfort engaging directly with retailer partners
Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in anticipating risks or solving challenges
Company
SBH Fashion
SBH Fashion is a staffing and recruiting company providing fashion staffing services.
11-50 employees
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