Associate Director of Product Management

Software Placement Group; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Lancaster, SC is seeking an Associate Director of Product Management to lead a portfolio of products, drive profitable growth, and expand market share. This role partners with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, marketing, sales, and contract manufacturing to ensure product development, launch, and lifecycle execution.

The ideal candidate will oversee a product management team, own P&L, and develop multi-year roadmaps while balancing strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Translate market insights into actionable plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex product initiatives.
• Own P&L management and drive margin optimization.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• 7+ years in marketing or sales; 3+ years in product management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers.
• Own product P&L management and ensure financial performance.
• Develop multi-year product roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Manage lifecycle strategies from launch to rationalization.
• Lead new product development from Business Case through Audit.
• Coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, marketing, sales.
• Support contract manufacturing management with external partners.
• Identify and mitigate operational supply/regulatory risks.
• Balance portfolio resources, timing, and risk exposure.
• Design launch plans to test positioning and market acceptance.
• Monitor innovation using key metrics; partner with channel management.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns; manage channel conflicts.
• Engage veterinarians and opinion leaders to build product credibility.
• Develop and manage budgets; ensure optimal resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Mentorship

Business growth mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

Job description

Location: Lancaster, SC | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking an Associate Director of Product Management to lead a portfolio of products focused on profitable growth, market share expansion, and long-term sustainability. This role will drive multi-year product strategy while partnering closely with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, marketing, sales, and contract manufacturing partners to ensure successful product development, launch, and lifecycle execution.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering continuous improvement
• Own product P&L management, ensuring financial performance aligns with business goals
• Develop multi-year product roadmaps to align cross-functional teams
• Manage lifecycle strategies including launch, growth, access, modification, and rationalization
• Lead new product development projects from Business Case through Audit stages in collaboration with innovation, operations, supply chain, finance, sales, and marketing
• Serve as the connector between R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, marketing, and sales from development through commercialization
• Support contract manufacturing management, coordinating with external partners on launches, capacity planning, quality standards, and cost control
• Identify and mitigate operational risks related to supply, production, and regulatory considerations
• Balance a portfolio of product initiatives across resources, timing, and risk exposure
• Design strategic launch plans to test product positioning, claims, and market acceptance
• Monitor innovation performance using key metrics such as product vitality
• Partner with channel management to execute product strategy and meet revenue objectives
• Collaborate with marketing management on product campaign development
• Develop strategies to manage channel conflicts and maximize market reach
• Engage with professional service veterinarians and key opinion leaders to build product credibility
• Develop and manage budgets to ensure optimal resource allocation
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned
• Communicate effectively across departments and function within a team environment

Required qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans
• Creative marketing skills to craft product experiences that resonate with target audiences
• Experience supporting or partnering in contract manufacturing management, including external supplier coordination and performance oversight
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex product initiatives from concept through commercialization
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and margin optimization
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and business growth
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environmentMix of technical product and commercial experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• 7+ years of marketing or sales experience
• 3+ years of product management or related experience

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to lead product strategy for a well-established manufacturing organization, driving cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and commercial performance across a diverse product portfolio.