Product Development Manager

Scalejet; Polska; Remote; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Remote in international company

Dynamic environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Scalejet is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the creation and enhancement of eco-friendly Home & Kitchen products. You will collaborate with Brand Managers and Sourcing Agents to align new offerings with customer needs and sustainable goals, while guiding cross-functional teams through concept, design, prototyping, testing, and market introduction.

The role emphasizes strong project management, supplier evaluation, and a relentless focus on design, cost, and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product development experience in an e-commerce environment (Amazon)
• Strong project management with ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Engineering background or strong understanding of manufacturing and sourcing processes
• Creativity and innovation in product design and functionality
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with diverse teams
• Experience with international markets and suppliers desirable
• Advanced English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and enhance product lines
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept to market
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback for new opportunities
• Coordinate with sourcing agents to evaluate suppliers and costs
• Align development with brand strategy and market positioning
• Prepare detailed development plans with timelines and budgets
• Monitor progress, milestones, and risks, proposing mitigations
• Ensure design and cost focus to deliver high-value products
• Maintain product documentation and competitive analysis

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Sourcing coordination

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Our client, a dynamic Amazon FBA business, offering eco-friendly Home & Kitchen products , is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead their efforts in developing new products and improving existing ones. This role involves close collaboration with Brand Managers and Sourcing Agents to ensure the products meet the evolving needs of the customers and maintain competitive advantage. About the company: It is a fast-growing brand developing several new green and sustainable products for eco-conscious consumers . Currently, the company sells mostly on Amazon, but it also operates on Shopify and Walmart. It has over 200,000 customers in 7 countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Japan, China). The company just partnered up with a sales team in the US who will work on getting its products in physical retail stores. This work is changing the world here because his e-commerce brand is set to positively impact the lives of thousands of eco-conscious people who choose to use the companys eco-friendly products, saving tons of plastic waste and CO2 every year. The company is also committed to environmental and social causes, having planted 10,000 trees and financing plastic waste collection from the oceans through our partners at Clean Hub.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop new products and enhance existing product lines.
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and market introduction.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new products and product improvements.
• Work closely with sourcing agents to identify and evaluate suppliers, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Brand Managers to align product development with brand strategy and market positioning.
• Prepare detailed product development plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor and report on product development progress, including challenges and milestones.
• Monitor product performance, identify risks, issues, and problems, **escalate** as appropriate, proposing mitigation plans to overcome obstacles.
• Drive a focus on design and cost to ensure the delivery of excellent products to our consumers at valued price points.
• Be responsible for product documentation including specifications, manuals, packaging, case studies, product comparisons, competitor analysis, and user stories.
• Be an expert with respect to the competition.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in product development in an e-commerce company selling on Amazon
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think critically.
• Engineering background or strong understanding of manufacturing and sourcing processes.
• Creativity and innovation for improving product design and functionality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience working with international markets and suppliers from China is highly desirable.
• Advanced English.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote and full-time role.
• Paid time off.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Professional growth opportunities, such as managing staff members and growing your skill set.
• Competitive and timely salary.
• Opportunity to work remotely in an international company.
• Dynamic, creative work environments.
• Flexible schedule.