Stuller, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager of Product Development Operations
Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expStuller, Inc. is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. The Senior Manager of Product Development Operations provides strategic direction and execution of new jewelry products, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving efficient delivery while overseeing scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyProduct DesignRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and Manage Development Projects: Oversee the Development Workflow Team to track all new jewelry development from intake to release on Stuller.com
Project Oversight: Ensure all new projects are accurately entered and tracked in Stuller’s Product Development Software (ARAS) to meet critical deadlines
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between Merchandising, Conceptual, CAD, Fabrication, and Product Data teams, guiding projects from intake through sample approval, and product release
Reporting & Analytics: Develop intuitive tracking reports using ARAS, Excel, and MicroStrategy to support capacity planning and resource allocation
Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders on a weekly basis
Process Improvement: Identify, ideate, and implement process enhancements to optimize workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement
Decision-Making: Make decisions to prioritize and resolve issues, ensuring projects stay on track considering both priority and complexity
Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, and high performance
Adaptability: Adapts quickly to evolving needs, supporting the team through change and encouraging agile problem-solving to keep work moving forward smoothly
Qualification
Required
A degree in Product Development or, Business Management, or Project Management
Direct experience in leading product development within manufacturing, technology, or consumer goods sectors
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel capabilities for data analysis and reporting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into clear, actionable summaries
Technically adept and quick to learn proprietary systems such as Oracle, ARAS, and MicroStrategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and levels
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proven ability to motivate, and coordinate both direct teams and cross-functional partners
Comfortable navigating multiple communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Outlook, to ensure timely and efficient coordination
Commitment to fostering growth, education, and inclusion within teams
This position requires candidates to have unrestricted work authorization in the United States
Preferred
A certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI, CAPM)
3 years or more leading a team within an organization
Possess strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrates adaptability and sound judgment when plans and priorities shift
Benefits
Comprehensive health and happiness
Award-winning wellness initiatives
Company
Stuller, Inc.
Stuller, Inc.provide a range of products and services for jewelry professionals including design technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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