Assistant Product Manager

Polymer; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Select is seeking an Assistant Product Manager in Burlington, VT to support design, development and production activities. You will analyze products, maintain timelines and review prototypes, collaborating with engineering and product teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on producing production-ready specifications and use of Adobe software for renderings.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or support of design/development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering leads to design and develop point of sale / display products for Fortune 500 companies.
• Manage project landmarks from concept through delivery.
• Build & maintain production schedules.
• Follow and communicate project status to support product planning/development.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes for metals, composites, plastics and more.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

3D rendering

2D rendering

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Role:

Select is looking for a talented and dedicated Assistant Product Manager to join our team in Burlington, VT. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, clear communicator, and skilled multitasker. As a member of our Product Team, you'll provide support for all facets of the design, development and production process. You’ll be responsible for analyzing products, maintaining timelines, and reviewing prototypes.

A few things to know:

• We approach our work with energy, heart, and dedication. The motivation to persevere with hustle and passion is a must.

• We support each other. Being a kind, open, and honest teammate is table-stakes for this role.

• We value uniqueness, the willingness to take on anything, at any time and the desire to push yourself and those around you to do better work.

What your day will look like:

• Collaborate with our engineering leads to design and develop point of sale / display products for Fortune 500 companies.

• Manage project landmarks from concept through delivery.

• Build & maintain production schedules.

• Follow and communicate project status in order to support product planning/development.

• Use your knowledge of manufacturing processes for metals, composites, plastics and more including machining, forging, molding for composites, injection molding, 3d printing, etc.

You’ll be successful if:

• Able to manage several overlapping responsibilities while still meeting deadlines.

• Self-starter who values collaboration and feedback.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Proactive, critical thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with the product team.

• Proficiency with Adobe software (Ai, PS, InDesign, Acrobat), with 2d & 3d rendering software knowledge a plus.

• Proficiency creating production ready technical specifications.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc).

Select is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. Select does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.