Product Manager

STANDARD TEXTILE; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Standard Textile in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Product Manager to drive hospitality product strategy and lifecycle, translating segment priorities into actionable product plans and leading development from concept through commercialization. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, R&D, and Quality to ensure feasibility, margin, and timely delivery of initiatives.

You will collaborate to manage stock development, monitor performance, and build deep technical knowledge of materials

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in product management, product development, or technical/textile product roles.
• Experience with Tech Pack development or specification processes is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Execute segment product roadmap priorities and coordinate development with R&D, Sourcing, and Quality.
• Manage custom, non-stock, and new product development requests from intake through commercialization.
• Coordinate sampling, testing, specifications, and costing approvals across functions.
• Develop deep technical product knowledge and support sales, marketing, and customer teams.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Textiles, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLM/PIM systems

Tech Pack development

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

## Product ManagerApply: Cincinnati, OH: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R3273At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.The **Product Manager** supports product strategy and execution for Hospitality, leading day-to-day product development, lifecycle management, custom and stock product initiatives, and go-to-market readiness. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, R&D, and Quality, this role translates segment priorities into executable product actions and serves as project lead for product development initiatives from initial requirements through commercialization. The Product Manager also develops strong technical product expertise — supporting specifications, sample evaluation, and product documentation — and serves as an additional technical design resource when needed. **Key responsibilities include:** * Execute segment product roadmap priorities, lead product updates, enhancements, and lifecycle changes, and coordinate development activities with R&D, Sourcing, and Quality to ensure feasibility (MOQ, margin, supply chain, and technical requirements).* Manage custom, non-stock, and new product development requests, leading assigned projects from intake through commercialization — project plans, timelines, risks, and cross-functional follow-up.* Coordinate sampling, testing, specifications, and costing approvals across R&D, Sourcing, and Quality; review samples for alignment to requirements and proactively resolve development risks and delays.* Serve as an additional technical design resource as needed, including sample reviews, Tech Pack contributions, and troubleshooting technical product issues with R&D, Technical Design, Quality, and suppliers.* Develop deep technical product knowledge — materials, construction, specifications, and manufacturing — and serve as a product resource for Sales, Marketing, Digital, and Customer Experience.* Support product lifecycle and portfolio management, including SKU rationalization, performance monitoring, and lifecycle or substitution recommendations based on data.* Manage stock development per the stock development calendar, support the Textile Operations inbox, conduct competitive and segment research, and provide project management support by tracking timelines, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing key deliverables, and ensuring projects remain on schedule.**Qualifications include:** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Textiles, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.* Experience: 3–5 years of experience in product management, product development, or technical/textile product roles; Tech Pack or specification experience preferred.* Certifications: No specific certifications required; PMP or similar project management certification a plus.* Hard Skills: Strong project management skills; working knowledge of technical specifications, Tech Pack development, and PLM/PIM systems; proficient in Excel.* Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects.* Physical Requirements: Standard office-based physical demands; may include occasional handling of product samples.* Working Conditions: Fast-paced, cross-functional environment supporting assigned segment product execution; regular collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, R&D, and Quality.**PM21** Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the **sixth year** running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.*Join us!*### About UsWe’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life.Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen\\* and satisfactory background investigation.