Product Development Manager

Comunello & Associati S.r.l.; Verona; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the footwear sector is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead technical development and industrialization of new products. The role involves working with design teams and manufacturing partners, contributing ideas for products, and requires 5 years of experience, a degree in engineering or material science, and proficient English. The position offers opportunities to collaborate internationally, especially with teams in China.

Competenze

• 5 years' experience in the footwear sector.
• Experience leading development projects in performance footwear.
• Availability to travel in Italy and China.

Mansioni

• Lead technical development from concept to industrialization.
• Report data and analysis for product strategy.
• Interface with customer technical and design teams.

Conoscenze

Project management

Team working

Analytical skills

Problem-solving attitude

Proficient English

Formazione

Degree in engineering, material science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

A dynamic leading company in the footwear sector, in strong expansion, with a managerial and international context, with offices in Italy and abroad, has commissioned us to select the Product Development Manager to lead the technical development and industrialization of a particular new product.

Working closely with customers, design team in Italy and manufacturing partners in China, the resource will contribute with new ideas for the product and applications (gloves, accessories and functional fabrics for apparel).

He/she will lead technical development from the concept to the industrialization, report data and analysis and prepare business case referring to product strategy and Planning. Furthermore, the candidate will interface with customer technical and design team, collaborate with China based R&D office to develop customized solutions.

5 years' experience in the same sector, degree in engineering, material science or related field, experience leading to development projects in performance footwear, project management, team working, availability to travel in Italy and China and analytical, problem-solving attitude and proficient English are required.

The research is aimed at both genders L. 903/77 e L. 125/91.