Senior Product Development Manager

Mai Placement

Senior Product Development Manager

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Senior Product Development Manager / Product Line Owner

    Brooklyn, NY | Full-Time | Onsite

    $175K–$250K Base + Performance Bonus

    Position Overview

    A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to take full ownership of a product line from concept through launch and ongoing profitability.

    This is not a traditional product development role. The ideal candidate will own the entire lifecycle of a product category—including product strategy, sourcing, costing, factory management, SKU performance, and P&L responsibility. The successful candidate will help identify new opportunities, bring products to market, and drive growth across major e-commerce and retail channels.

    This position offers significant visibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential for someone who has successfully developed products that sell at scale.

    The Ideal Candidate

    • Has successfully launched and scaled consumer products from concept to market

    • Strong understanding of sourcing, manufacturing, and product commercialization

    • Experience managing overseas factories and supplier relationships

    • Understands product costing, landed costs, margins, and profitability

    • Comfortable owning a product line as if it were their own business

    • Data-driven with strong analytical and decision-making skills

    • Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying winning products

    • Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own product lines from concept through launch and ongoing optimization

    • Identify market opportunities and new product ideas

    • Manage product specifications, sourcing, factory communication, and production timelines

    • Analyze product performance, margins, pricing, and profitability

    • Work closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales teams

    • Develop and manage SKU roadmaps and product pipelines

    • Negotiate with suppliers and oversee manufacturing partnerships

    • Drive continuous improvements to product quality, costs, and performance

    • Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback

    • Take ownership of product line P&L and growth initiatives

    Qualifications & Must-Haves

    • 5+ years of product development, product management, merchandising, or category management experience

    • Experience developing physical consumer products

    • Strong knowledge of manufacturing and sourcing processes

    • Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers

    • Understanding of BOMs, landed cost calculations, pricing, and margins

    • Proven history of bringing products from concept to successful launch

    • Strong Excel and analytical skills

    • Bachelor's degree preferred

    Highly Preferred

    • Experience with Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, or other e-commerce channels

    • Experience in housewares, consumer goods, electronics, small appliances, or related industries

    • P&L ownership experience

    • Experience scaling multiple SKUs or product categories

    Apply Now, Email: nechi@maiplacment.com