Global End-to-End Product Development Lead

Korn Ferry; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry client is seeking a Product Development Manager to own new product initiatives from concept through commercialization, working closely with overseas manufacturing partners, engineering teams, sourcing, quality, and sales.

This hands-on role emphasizes execution and supplier collaboration—driving product briefs, roadmaps, and commercialization plans—while mentoring junior team members and leading cross-functional teams onsite about four days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product management or product development experience.
• Experience leading products from concept through commercialization and market launch.
• Hands-on international product development experience with overseas factories/manufacturing partners.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to work onsite approximately four days per week to support team collaboration and product development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from ideation through launch and commercialization.
• Partner directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers to drive product development, solve production challenges, and ensure successful execution.
• Develop product briefs, business cases, roadmaps, and commercialization plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales teams.
• Manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously while maintaining timelines and quality standards.
• Support product reviews, testing, supplier communication, and ongoing product improvements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product development team members.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

International collaboration

Project management

Onsite work

Job description

Korn Ferry client is seeking a Product Development Manager to own new product initiatives from concept through commercialization, working closely with overseas manufacturing partners, engineering teams, sourcing, quality, and sales.

This hands-on role emphasizes execution and supplier collaboration—driving product briefs, roadmaps, and commercialization plans—while mentoring junior team members and leading cross-functional teams onsite about four days a week.