Senior Product Manager - Portfolio Strategy & Launch

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

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.