PALECEK ยท 1 month ago
Senior Product Development Project Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expPALECEK is a family-owned company that values integrity, loyalty, and strong partnerships. The Senior Product Development Project Manager is responsible for managing the full product development workflow, supporting various teams to ensure design direction is effectively executed and product concepts advance smoothly through each stage of development.
FurnitureLightingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Karen J.
Responsibilities
Organize and curate design inspiration, reference materials, and category direction provided by leadership and external collaborators
Document decisions and translate design direction into clear, actionable development steps for cross-functional teams
Partner with the EVP, Product and Brand Strategy to confirm seasonal priorities, key deliverables, and development timelines
Structure and manage design development plans to align teams on expectations, sequencing, and milestones
Communicate approved priorities to internal teams and external partners with clarity, consistency, and accuracy
Lead the full product development lifecycle, from early concept refinement through final design approval and production readiness
Coordinate and track multiple rounds of revisions, including samples, renderings, engineering updates, and costing adjustments
Maintain highly organized documentation, version control systems, and development archives throughout all stages
Collaborate closely with PD Operations, Design, external designers, and overseas manufacturing teams to ensure alignment
Lead weekly Product Development meetings using structured agendas, clear action items, and follow-up tracking to ensure accountability
Facilitate internal and external check-ins with designers, manufacturers, and partners to maintain alignment on timeline, deliverables, and design intent
Present assortment updates at seasonal, internal, and external milestone meetings
Issue timely and organized recap notes with defined owners, deadlines, and next steps
Maintain and enhance tracking tools, PLM workflows, calendars, dashboards, and project management systems
Apply strong computer and systems expertise to improve visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency
Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce development cycle time
Partner with Design and PD Operations teams to ensure smooth execution at every stage and quickly resolve development issues
Participate in seasonal line reviews, milestone meetings, and product launch preparation sessions
Lead special projects and initiatives that support broader departmental and business objectives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the design industry, ideally within furniture or home furnishings
Demonstrated success in project management, with strong organizational and time-management abilities
Passion for design with a highly collaborative, motivated, and detail-oriented approach
Ability to lead with flexibility and clarity, showing a resourceful and respectful 'get-it-done' mindset
Skilled in working effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners and personalities
Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to learn and adopt new software and systems
Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
ERP experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive Paid Time Off
A flexible health plan offering medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
401(k) Savings Plan
Profit Sharing Benefits
Generous Employee Discount
Company
PALECEK
Palecek is a manufacturing company that designs and develops furniture and also provides wall decor, lighting, and accessories.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-07-30
Designers Today
2025-07-30
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