Product Manager- Level 2

NAR; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rescue is seeking a Product Manager II to own portfolio strategy and drive the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage external development partners and suppliers, and ensure roadmaps deliver on growth, optimization, and lifecycle objectives with data-driven decisions. This role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, and quality assurance to align requirements with regulatory and market needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, program management, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience independently leading product development, portfolio management, or cross-functional business initiatives.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors, consultants, or external development partners.
• Experience leading at least one major product launch from concept through commercialization.
• Knowledge of product development within healthcare, medical device, textile, acute care, or tactical care environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and product launches.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned product portfolios and develop strategies to grow, maintain, optimize, or rationalize product lines.
• Create and execute portfolio roadmaps aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead complex product programs from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Establish product requirements, specifications, claims, and success criteria based on customer, sales, operational, and market needs.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new products, product enhancements, and portfolio investments.
• Serve as the primary owner of project plans, deliverables, schedules, risks, and cross-functional coordination.
• Lead contractor, supplier, consultant, and development partner selection, engagement, and performance management.
• Direct prototype development, product evaluations, verification activities, and design refinement to ensure solutions meet defined requirements.
• Collaborate with QA/RA to ensure product requirements, testing strategies, documentation, and regulatory considerations are incorporated into development plans.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to assess manufacturability, sourcing options, product costs, and implementation strategies.
• Drive resolution of significant product quality, operational, supplier, and customer issues.
• Present portfolio performance, project status, business cases, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Influence portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions through data-driven analysis, recommendations and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead product launch readiness activities and ensure Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Solutions teams have the information and materials required for successful commercialization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and key internal stakeholders.
• Identify emerging customer needs, competitive threats, and market opportunities and translate them into actionable portfolio initiatives.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks while driving accountability across cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Product management experience

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier/partner management

Product launches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Textile Sciences, or related technical discipline

Job description

SUMMARY

The Product Manager II owns product portfolio strategy and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This role evaluates portfolio performance and market needs to determine growth, optimization, maintenance, and rationalization strategies. The Product Manager II leads cross-functional initiatives, manages external development partners and suppliers, and is accountable for delivering product roadmap objectives from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Projects/duties may be modified/changed/added/deleted as needed.

• Own assigned product portfolios and develop strategies to grow, maintain, optimize, or rationalize product lines.
• Create and execute portfolio roadmaps aligned with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead complex product programs from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Establish product requirements, specifications, claims, and success criteria based on customer, sales, operational, and market needs.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new products, product enhancements, and portfolio investments.
• Serve as the primary owner of project plans, deliverables, schedules, risks, and cross-functional coordination.
• Lead contractor, supplier, consultant, and development partner selection, engagement, and performance management.
• Direct prototype development, product evaluations, verification activities, and design refinement to ensure solutions meet defined requirements.
• Collaborate with QA/RA to ensure product requirements, testing strategies, documentation, and regulatory considerations are incorporated into development plans.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to assess manufacturability, sourcing options, product costs, and implementation strategies.
• Drive resolution of significant product quality, operational, supplier, and customer issues.
• Present portfolio performance, project status, business cases, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Influence portfolio prioritization and resource allocation decisions through data-driven analysis, recommendations and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead product launch readiness activities and ensure Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Solutions teams have the information and materials required for successful commercialization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and key internal stakeholders.
• Identify emerging customer needs, competitive threats, and market opportunities and translate them into actionable portfolio initiatives.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks while driving accountability across cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes any tasks and/or projects assigned by the supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY

• Analyze customer, market, competitive, operational, and financial information to develop portfolio strategies, business cases, and product roadmaps.
• Make recommendations regarding product lifecycle decisions, including growth, optimization, maintenance, and rationalization of product lines.
• Recommend portfolio priorities, project sequencing, and resource allocation to support business objectives.
• Influence supplier, contractor, and development partner selection based on strategic, technical, and business requirements.
• This role has no direct reports.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable for achieving portfolio objectives through effective product lifecycle planning and execution.
• Ensure product requirements, claims, specifications, and supporting documentation accurately reflect customer, market, business, and regulatory needs.
• Drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely execution of strategic portfolio initiatives.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, regulatory, and customer expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor and address significant product, supplier, operational, and customer issues to minimize business impact and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure product-related communications, literature, marketing collateral, and documentation accurately represent approved product information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Textile Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in product management, program management, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience independently leading product development, portfolio management, or cross-functional business initiatives.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors, consultants, or external development partners.
• Experience leading at least one major product launch from concept through commercialization.
• Knowledge of product development within healthcare, medical device, textile, acute care, or tactical care environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and product launches.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment.

Specific Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, portfolio management, roadmap development, strategic planning, and project execution.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Action-oriented and capable of independently driving projects to completion.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (if applicable).

DEMANDS

Time and Availability

• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours each week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or some variation thereof
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Physical

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a typical office employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to hear and talk
• Use of hands for keyboard usage
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and lifting and/or moving over 50 lbs.

Environment

• Must be able to work in a moderately loud work environment

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel 10%.

AAP/EEO Statement

North American Rescue provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.