Project Manager, PD

GNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and wellness is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the development of private label products. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization, in a collaborative environment. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure timely delivery and impactful results. If you are passionate about health and wellness and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in the industry is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in Projektmanagement/Produktentwicklung.
• Fähigkeit zur professionellen Kommunikation auf allen Ebenen.

Responsibilities

• Leitung des Produktentwicklungsprozesses für private Label Produkte.
• Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zur Produktinnovation.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Produktentwicklung

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Teamarbeit

Education

Bachelorabschluss in Wissenschaft oder Kunst

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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About GNC

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

What We’re Looking For:

At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager, Product Development to lead the development of GNC private label products. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to define and deliver impactful products.

What You’ll Do:

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

The Project Manager of Product Development is responsible for managing products through all stages of development for GNC private label products. This position will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization, by managing the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing stages of a product. This is a highly collaborative position requiring the ability to lead, inform and influence cross-functional partners and stakeholders.

Product Development Process

• Collaborate with multiple departments on product innovation. Collect and review documents required for product intake. Organize meetings and lead discussions to understand product vision.
• Create comprehensive timelines for each product. Establish milestones and durations to ensure timely delivery for planned launch date.
• Work with internal and external cross-functional partners to ensure key milestones and supporting tasks are completed on schedule.
• Conduct cost analysis and present insights, along with recommended next steps, to internal team members.
• Distribute RFQ to vendors, collect bids, and prepare a detailed bid summary with recommendations. Present findings to manager and director to determine best partner.
• Identify risk throughout the project life cycle. Proactively recognize potential issues, explore solutions, and report findings accordingly
• Participate in product sensory evaluations. Must be able to understand the customer expectation, competitive landscape in addition to personal preference when providing feedback.
• Work with subject matter experts such as quality, R&D and Technical Product Development. Must be able to understand a SME’s role and their key responsibilities within the process.
• Initiate projects with packaging department for label creation and be a key participant in the label review process. Must be able to collect, check for accuracy then upload documents for art round review.

Communication & Reporting

• Manage and update product status using varying systems or standard documents. Report out status at a re-occurring period or impromptu request.
• Must be comfortable in communicating clearly, leading discussions, and influencing others.
• Participate in multiple weekly meetings. This includes calls with external partners and meetings with internal cross-functional teams. Must be able to recognize the need for additional meetings or calls to facilitate communication or address an urgent issue.
• Maintain accurate records of project details that are organized and saved in appropriate locations.
• Must be able to identify risks and promptly notify management, providing an overview of the situation, suggested solutions, and recommended next steps.
• Create and circulate necessary reports to various business units.
• Seek to be a meaningful voice in process improvements and help form and lead creating new processes.
• Hybrid work environment, 3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to remote work.
• Participate in sensory evaluations which includes consuming dietary supplements
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Arts or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
• 5+ years of specific experience in project management/ product development for private label consumer packaged goods
• Ability to communicate written and verbally in a professional manner with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Adaptability and flexibility to focus quickly on changing situations or revised goals.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Computer: Excel (data storage, manipulation & analysis), Word and PowerPoint, Internet
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment in a highly organized fashion
• Ability to critically read technical documents/formulations, identify and troubleshoot challenges, and analyze next steps/timing
• Ability to interact with sales, marketing, and technical professionals (scientists/manufacturing)
• A passion for health and wellness products and lifestyle is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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