Product Development Project Manager

Nexus Brands Group Inc; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Nexus Brands Group Inc is seeking a Product Development Project Manager in Orange, CA to lead end-to-end product development across the Global Pet business. You will own initiatives from concept through commercialization, prioritizing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, this exempt role focuses on driving strategy, pricing decisions, lifecycle management, and successful launches that grow revenue and margin

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Smartsheets

Job description

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Product Development Project Manager

Full Time Management Orange, CA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1280

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Us

Nexus Brands Group is a global leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We proudly support our professionals who are passionate about their craft and committed to excellence. Our portfolio includes a family of authentic brands that deliver innovative, high-quality products and unmatched service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Product Development at Nexus, this role is responsible for leading and driving the end-to-end product development lifecycle, with a primary focus on supporting our Globa Pet business. This position owns product development initiatives from concept through commercialization and exercises independent judgement in prioritizing projects, managing risks, and aligning cross functional teams to achieve business objectives.

The Product Development Project Manager plays a key role in shaping product strategy, influencing pricing and assortment decisions, and ensuring successful product launches that drive revenue growth, margin optimization, and brand positioning.

This role is an Exempt role and pays $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

Strategy & Business Impact

• 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.

Go-To-Market & Life Cycle Management

• 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.

Is this role for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field; or a combination of experience and education
• 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
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience with tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheets, or similar platforms
• PMP certification is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel 10-20%

What’s in it for me?

We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Health and welfare benefits
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term disability and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are a Fair Chance employer and comply with California’s Fair Chance Act. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise take part in the hiring process, please contact us directly.