Product Development Manager

Jackson James; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson James, an established consumer products business, seeks a Product Development Manager to lead the lifecycle of housewares products from concept to production in an onsite Los Angeles setting. You will partner with international manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery and cost control.

Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs and specifications, and mentoring junior team members while driving

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in product development within housewares, consumer goods, or a related sector.
• Proven experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead relationships with overseas manufacturing partners, primarily in Asia.
• Negotiate product costs, specifications, and timelines.
• Drive projects through key development milestones and resolve challenges proactively.
• Partner with Sales, Creative, and Sourcing teams to bring products to market.
• Maintain accurate product data, costing, and timelines within internal systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Product development

Supplier management

Project management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

An established consumer products business supplying major retailers with innovative housewares, cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen tools are looking for a Product Development Manager.

The role is to lead product development from concept to production, working closely with international manufacturing partners and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and on budget.

This is an onsite role in LA.

The role:

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead relationships with overseas manufacturing partners, primarily in Asia.
• Negotiate product costs, specifications, and timelines.
• Drive projects through key development milestones and resolve challenges proactively.
• Partner with Sales, Creative, and Sourcing teams to bring products to market.
• Maintain accurate product data, costing, and timelines within internal systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

The requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in product development within housewares, consumer goods, or a related sector.
• Proven experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Mandarin language skills are advantageous.