Pet Product Development Lead — Hybrid

Ledgent Technology; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology in Orange, CA is seeking a Product Development Project Manager to lead end-to-end product development, from concept through commercialization, with a focus on pet product initiatives. You will drive decision-making through a 5-stage gate process and partner with multiple functions to shape pricing, assortment, and launches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product development or PM, strong cross-functional influence, and a track record of data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development, project management, or related field
• Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or product development environments preferred
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make business-driven decisions
• Willingness to travel 10-20%

Responsibilities

• Own and lead multiple product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, establishing priorities, timelines, and resource alignment
• Drive the 5-stage gate process, ensuring effective decision-making, accountability, and on-time execution across all projects
• Lead cross functional collaboration across product, brand, operations, finance, and sourcing teams to align on product strategy and execution
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, proactively adjusting plans to meet business objectives
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy, innovation pipeline, and positioning
• Partner with commercial, brand, finance, and operations teams to develop pricing strategies, margin targets, and product forecasts
• Influence global assortment strategy, including SKU rationalization, good/better/best frameworks, and seasonal planning
• Monitor product performance post launch, making recommendations to optimize revenue, margin, and lifecycle management
• Evaluate and guide vendor partnerships, influencing sourcing decisions, product quality, cost structure, and timelines
• Direct product testing, validation, and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with brand standards and customer expectations
• Ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability considerations are incorporated into product development
• Lead go-to-market execution, including product setup, packaging development, and launch readiness
• Drive product lifecycle strategies, including product transitions and end-of-life planning
• Partner closely and supporting commercial and operations teams to ensure operational readiness and successful product launches
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

PMP certification

Tools

Monday.com

Smartsheets

Job description

Ledgent Technology in Orange, CA is seeking a Product Development Project Manager to lead end-to-end product development, from concept through commercialization, with a focus on pet product initiatives. You will drive decision-making through a 5-stage gate process and partner with multiple functions to shape pricing, assortment, and launches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in product development or PM, strong cross-functional influence, and a track record of data-driven decision making.