Product / Project Manager

T Sportline; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Full benefits

Paid vacation

401k with 4% match

Job summary

A leading automotive firm based in Atlanta is seeking a skilled Product & Project Manager to oversee the product lifecycle from concept to launch. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, collaborating with suppliers, and troubleshooting production issues. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering and 3+ years of related experience in consumer products. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in consumer products.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product definition and testing from concept to launch.
• Manage products through their lifecycle including updates and improvements.
• Support sourcing decisions, balancing cost, quality, and scalability.
• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Balance cost, quality, lead time, and scalability in sourcing decisions.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, sample reviews, and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues with vendors.
• Manage products through lifecycle including updates and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with engineering, operations, design, and external partners.
• Track timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables to stay on schedule.
• Support documentation, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Bridge between internal teams and external partners about trade-offs and decisions.
• Support product launches and post-launch improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Automotive product development

Supplier/manufacturer collaboration

Multi-priority management

Experience in consumer products

Experience with Netsuite or Shopify

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Netsuite

Shopify

Job description

Job Title: Product & Project Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA (In Office)

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports To: VP Product / Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Product & Project Manager to support the full lifecycle of our products—from concept and design through sourcing, launch, and ongoing management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working cross-functionally, and balancing technical problem-solving with project and product ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Contribute to new product definition and testing, from early concepts through production-ready designs
• Create and review specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Support team efforts with prototyping, testing, and iteration based on feedback and requirements

Sourcing & Manufacturing

• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers and manufacturers
• Support sourcing decisions by balancing cost, quality, lead time, and scalability
• Assist with supplier onboarding, sample reviews, and production readiness
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues in collaboration with vendors

Product & Project Management

• Manage products through their lifecycle, including updates, improvements, and end-of-life planning
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving engineering, operations, design, and external partners
• Track timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Support documentation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a technical and organizational bridge between internal teams and external partners
• Communicate clearly about trade-offs, constraints, and decisions
• Support product launches and post-launch improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3+ years experience working in similar capacity for a consumer product company, preferably in the automotive space
• Familiarity with consumer / automotive product development processes and supplier/manufacturer collaboration
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing products or working directly with overseas or domestic manufacturers
• Experience with consumer products, hardware, or physical goods
• Exposure to cost analysis, BOM management, or supply chain operations
• Experience in a company that sells DTC / Retail
• Experience working in Netsuite and Shopify

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, adaptable problem-solver who takes ownership
• Someone who enjoys both technical detail and big-picture thinking
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements
• Passion for cars and electric vehicles, experience modifying cars a plus

Location

Atlanta, GA (in office full time)

Compensation

• Competitive based on experience and talent
• Opportunity to grow into supervisor / managerial role
• Full benefits, paid vacation and 401k with 4% match