Product Development Project Manager

Overseas Food Trading Ltd.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A food trading company is seeking an experienced Product Development - Project Manager to lead product projects from concept to launch. This role involves collaborating with sales managers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely product delivery. Ideal candidates have a degree in business, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. A supportive team environment with opportunities for ownership and strategic input is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project and product management.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally, particularly with sales teams.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of product development projects.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage relationships with international suppliers.

Skills

Project Management

Product Development

Interpersonal Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At Overseas Food Trading, we source, develop, and import food products from around the world. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Development - Project Manager to join our Retail team. The Product Development Project Manager will work on both private label and branded new products and translate complex product goals into clear deliverables while supporting the sales team with strategic guidance and client engagement.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Product Development

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of product development projects—from concept to launch—ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers, compliance, supply chain, finance and design teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Supplier Engagement: Manage and nurture relationships with international suppliers, including onboarding, sampling, product specs, and pricing.
• Manage scope, budget, resources, and risk for multiple concurrent projects.
• Logistics & Operations Interface: Liaise with logistics and operations teams to coordinate production timelines, import requirements, documentation, and inventory flow.
• Establish and maintain best practices for project tracking, reporting, and communication.
• Interact with suppliers as well as customers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows, reporting, or supplier collaboration.

Sales Enablement & Strategic Support

• Partner with the Senior Sales Manager and Junior Sales Manager to understand client needs and strategic priorities.
• Translate product features and roadmaps into compelling sales narratives, supporting presales engagements and proposal development.
• Provide technical and project-based insights to assist in client-facing conversations, RFP responses, and solution tailoring.
• Support key account planning and client presentations as a subject matter expert in product capabilities and development status.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, product management, or a related field
• MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project and product management
• Proven experience working cross-functionally, particularly with sales or go-to-market teams
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; capable of influencing at all organizational levels
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable project plans
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and international work environment
• International professional experience is a plus
• Comfortable interfacing with clients and internal stakeholders in high-stakes discussions
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership

Language and Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Physical, sensory, and motor demands:

• Frequent standing and sitting; intermittent squatting, bending, twisting, lifting
• Good visual acuity and auditory sense
• The work environment is usually quiet