Product Development Manager

Tenth Revolution Group; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Semiconductor Materials Manufacturing Company in Othello, WA is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead strategic product initiatives across the full lifecycle. You will own product strategy, commercialization, profitability, customer alignment, and new product development while partnering with operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and commercial teams.

This role bridges product innovation, manufacturing operations, and market strategy to drive growth in a highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, product development, technical program management, or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) programs and stage-gate processes.
• Strong financial acumen, including product costing, pricing strategy, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Experience developing and presenting business cases to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of semiconductor, specialty chemical, advanced materials, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and ongoing portfolio management.
• Develop and maintain product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and growth plans aligned with company objectives.
• Lead new product development (NPD) programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage product profitability, including pricing strategy, cost structure analysis, forecasting, and key business metrics.
• Develop business cases and support strategic investment decisions for new products and market opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis to identify industry trends, capacity changes, supply-demand dynamics, pricing movements, and competitive opportunities.
• Define customer and market requirements for next-generation products and technologies.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to execute product strategies.
• Lead product reviews and stage-gate processes while ensuring successful execution of project deliverables.
• Support customer-facing initiatives including technical discussions, audit preparation, corrective actions, and escalation management.
• Oversee product change management activities and coordinate customer communication related to product or process changes.
• Drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term margin improvement efforts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or related technical discipline

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar)

Job description

Confidential Semiconductor Materials Manufacturing Company

Othello, WA

About the Opportunity

A growing advanced materials manufacturer serving leading semiconductor and high-tech customers is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead strategic product initiatives across the full product lifecycle. This role owns product strategy, commercialization, profitability, customer alignment, and new product development while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, and commercial teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically-minded business leader who can bridge product innovation, manufacturing operations, and market strategy to drive growth in a highly regulated and customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and ongoing portfolio management.
• Develop and maintain product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and growth plans aligned with company objectives.
• Lead new product development (NPD) programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage product profitability, including pricing strategy, cost structure analysis, forecasting, and key business metrics.
• Develop business cases and support strategic investment decisions for new products and market opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis to identify industry trends, capacity changes, supply-demand dynamics, pricing movements, and competitive opportunities.
• Define customer and market requirements for next-generation products and technologies.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to execute product strategies.
• Lead product reviews and stage-gate processes while ensuring successful execution of project deliverables.
• Support customer-facing initiatives including technical discussions, audit preparation, corrective actions, and escalation management.
• Oversee product change management activities and coordinate customer communication related to product or process changes.
• Drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and long-term margin improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Business, or related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, product development, technical program management, or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) programs and stage-gate processes.
• Strong financial acumen, including product costing, pricing strategy, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Experience developing and presenting business cases to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of semiconductor, specialty chemical, advanced materials, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar).
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting semiconductor customers and quality requirements.
• Experience with product change management, customer notifications, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success managing products from concept through launch and long-term lifecycle ownership.
• Experience working with forecasting models, supply chain optimization, and customer strategy initiatives.

Why Join?

• High-visibility leadership position with broad business impact.
• Opportunity to influence product strategy and company growth.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to executive leadership.
• Innovation-focused culture supporting advanced manufacturing technologies.