Product Manager

Location: Burlington, NJ
Salary: $90K - $120K
Job Type: Direct Hire, full time. *Must be a US Citizen or green card holder, no exceptions*

Must haves:
Product ownership of tangible products not services

Position Summary

The Product Manager oversees the full lifecycle of physical product lines, from concept development and sourcing through packaging, production, launch, and ongoing optimization. This role serves as a key liaison between marketing, design, supply chain, operations, and external partners to ensure products are successfully brought to market while meeting quality, compliance, cost, and profitability objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and detail-oriented professional with experience managing consumer or manufactured products. They bring a data-driven and customer-focused approach to product management, leveraging market insights, digital tools, and performance analytics to drive growth and improve the customer experience across both traditional retail and e-commerce channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, operations, and marketing teams to develop product specifications, packaging, and supporting materials.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend evaluations to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and product enhancements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and external vendors to manage product samples, testing programs, and production approvals.
• Monitor product performance following launch and recommend improvements, product refreshes, or line extensions.
• Maintain product documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, sustainability, customer, and industry requirements.
• Support marketing, sales, and e-commerce initiatives by providing product positioning, content development, and product readiness support.
• Communicate project updates, timelines, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders across the organization.
• Analyze product, market, and customer data to generate actionable recommendations and support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to product development, sourcing, and commercialization processes.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, including product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercialization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed business recommendations.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
• Ability to leverage digital tools and technology to support research, analysis, planning, and execution.
• Experience with product documentation, specifications, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of experience managing physical products within a consumer products, manufacturing, packaging, retail, or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product launches from concept through production and commercialization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, design, sourcing, and supply chain functions.
• Familiarity with product performance analysis, market research, and portfolio management practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting retail, distribution, or e-commerce sales channels.
• Understanding of product positioning, online merchandising, customer reviews, pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and marketplace trends.
• Experience utilizing modern digital and analytical tools to support decision-making and product management activities.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, product stewardship programs, regulatory compliance requirements, or environmental certifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, sourcing practices, packaging development, and supplier management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, paid time off, insurance coverage, and employee engagement programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs and are made without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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