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Global Product Manager - Hardgoods

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at our Cypress, CA location, and remote work on Monday and Friday.

WE ARE SPEEDO

The world's leading swimwear brand, Speedo is passionate about life in and around the water. The brand's heritage of innovation derives from its leadership in competitive swimming, where more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand. Unmatched in performance, fit and feel, we are also America’s #1 goggle brand.

From the first splash, to every stroke, the genuine love and excitement we have working with the water is what creates exciting and meaningful relationships.

Speedo is not where we work, but is who we are.

It’s watching a baby in the pool for the first time or our athletes make history. What we do is sacred to us and our connection to the rest of water lovers around the world. Driven by the challenge, not the glory. At Speedo, it is never enough to be good at what you do; you have to love what you do.

Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.

We are Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.

We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, Red or Dead and we’re the UK licensee for Kickers and have a joint venture partnership for Lacoste footwear. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.

All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and we’re always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.

We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.

At Pentland, we’re guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right way:

• Success is a team game
• With clarity and courage
• Better as standard
• In good conscience

We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.

KEY PURPOSE:

The Global Product Manager - Hardgoods is responsible for building and maintaining Speedo’s global range within designated categories. This includes maintaining and growing current business, briefing and building new lines based on market opportunities and brand positioning, fostering key relationships internally and in the marketplace.

Additionally, this role will enhance brand values and deliver key performance metrics, style efficiency targets, and sales margin objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver seasonal line plans aligned with overall brand and business strategy, highlighting global development opportunities, proposed costs, unique sales opportunities, and ensuring brand consistency across categories.
• Manage assigned product categories from concept to commercialization, including line plan updates, style setup, range briefs for new products and packaging, and development of competitive pricing structures that meet corporate goals.
• Collaborate with planners to ensure SKU counts, margins, and budget parameters are achieved.
• Analyze global sales histories, patterns, and industry trends; assess market size, structure, and dynamics to inform range development decisions.

• Coordinate key activities to ensure process and execute on time against agreed timelines with design and operations.
• Partner with Regional Merchandising teams and Commercial Leads to ensure product viability throughout the process, procure and maintain global forecasts, plan revenue growth against targets, and preline with sales in markets.
• Work closely with Asia Product Development to identify innovative solutions and technically advanced product ideas; prepare business cases where appropriate and maintain awareness of manufacturing environments and cost structures.
• Understand production lead times and collaborate with Asia teams to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to the two-season development calendar.
• Partner with Marketing to communicate product features and packaging requirements internally and externally; execute seasonal packaging, collateral, and workbooks.
• Ensure product marketing is clear, compelling, and effective across print and web. Provide a seasonal launch package for all global sales teams.
• Ensure all design and packaging briefs are delivered on time to support timely product launches.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams and Regional Merchandising to provide quality input into the range brief and product development. Ensure teams are well-trained and fully briefed on product details.
• Engage with consumers and retailers to identify innovative solutions to market needs; maintain strong market understanding.
• Conduct market research, including analysis of consumer trends and on-site visits to observe consumer end use environments (pool and/or beach).
• Maintain in-depth competitive analysis of all categories in all channels of distribution and maintain a competitive sample/item library.
• Support in-field product testing to improve product development and benefit the sell-in process.
• Present product ranges, offers and ideas externally at retail, internally at sales conferences domestic and international.
• Partner with Marketing to deliver sell-in and sell-through assets; manage briefs, follow-ups, and track progress against deadlines for catalogs, tech sheets, and other deliverables.
• Drive product-marketing projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with calendar deadlines and timely handoffs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in product merchandising or product management.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge or experience in swimming is a plus.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Base pay is a portion of our total compensation package and determined within a range that allows growth and development within your role. Your base pay will be determined based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Pentland Brands and Speedo are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we have a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and to ensuring that all current and future associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. To achieve these goals, applicants are asked not to disclose salary history information.

Fort Worth, TX | Full-Time | In-Office

Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits include: Paid Time Off and Company Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance 

Founded in 2012, Lila & Hayes is a Fort Worth–based lifestyle apparel brand known for timeless design, exceptional quality, and thoughtfully crafted collections. The brand serves customers across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels and continues to expand its national presence through a disciplined approach to product development, production, and long-term growth.

Our team is highly collaborative and hands-on, with leadership closely involved in the product process from concept through launch.

Lila & Hayes is seeking an Apparel Product Development & Design Coordinator to help drive the development and production of our collections from concept through launch.

This role works closely with company leadership to bring product concepts to life while managing development timelines, coordinating factory communication, and supporting the execution of production. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring product is delivered on time and aligned with approved specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in product development, enjoys working closely with product, and is eager to take ownership within a fast-moving and growing brand environment.

• Manage and track development timelines across multiple product initiatives
• Coordinate the sampling process from prototype through final approval
• Coordinate fit sessions, documenting revisions and communicating updates to factory partners
• Maintain accurate product documentation including specifications, development notes, and approvals
• Track costing updates and monitor margin considerations throughout development

• Work closely with leadership to help bring product concepts to life
• Contribute ideas around fabrics, trims, styling details, and product refinements
• Assist in reviewing samples and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, fit, and construction
• Support preparation for product reviews, sample organization, and development presentations

• Support day-to-day factory communication and production coordination
• Monitor production timelines and proactively flag potential delays or issues
• Ensure bulk production aligns with approved samples and quality standards
• Coordinate shipment timing and production documentation as needed

• Partner with warehouse, marketing, and wholesale teams to support product launch readiness
• Provide clear product documentation and specifications prior to warehouse intake
• Communicate development updates and production timelines across internal teams

• Maintain organized and accessible development documentation and sample tracking
• Ensure product revisions and approvals are clearly documented
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce production errors
• Review production documentation prior to payment approvals when applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Apparel Production or a related field
• 2+ Years experience in apparel product development, design support, or production coordination
• Familiarity with factory communication and development timelines
• Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel development processes
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can take initiative while collaborating closely with leadership

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

We seek an experienced Senior Product Developer to join our amazing Blue Marble Product Development team in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. The Product Developer is primarily responsible for leading product development from concept through production, working with internal and overseas teams and licensors to deliver consumer-ready products.

This is a "hands-on" role where you work cross-functionally with our Creative, Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, and Compliance teams. You'll also work with our overseas team and our Executive Management to ensure that every product represents our company's values and inspires our customers. The Product Developer captures the product vision, gathers legal and IP feedback, and ensures approval of concepts before moving forward with the product. They manage the product through the product development life cycle to generate all marketing materials and packaging for the product, product samples for testing and photography, product cost engineering and details for operations set-up and ultimately lead delivering the product to market.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to lead toy products through the entire lifecycle from early concept to launch by working closely with the creative teams and other business stakeholders to execute product opportunities & develop product tech packs.
• Maintains Product Specifications, Bill of Materials and Tech Packs on all Products to ensure products are engineered to cost standards.
• Must be able to manage, track, & communicate progress across departments.
• Provide leadership and direction to overseas manufacturers to achieve product goals.
• Responsible for consistently executing high-quality products that meet testing guidelines, licensor standards, and company brand values.
• Must be able to manage development timelines for multiple products per our calendar.
• Negotiates cost to hit margin expectations. Confirms the final cost with overseas partners.
• Communicate throughout the organization as necessary by participating in meetings, presentations, one-on-one dialogue, etc.
• Perform product research and communicate to stakeholders in a clear and organized manner.
• Anticipate, identify & proactively resolve development issues.

Please Note: This is not a product design position.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within a consumer products toy field in product development; sports/entertainment licensor or licensee (Toy Manufacturer).
• Extensive knowledge of toy categories, including manufacturing techniques, materials, and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail while managing the big picture with diverse groups.
• Team player who is also an independent thinker, self-motivated, self-starter, analytical thinker, and a creator.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong data management and project management skills required. The ability to find solutions and remove obstacles is required to understand the impact of decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, projected performance, and risks to team and senior management.
• Proven ability to negotiate and exert influence without authority.
• Creative flair both in generating ideas and execution.
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite applications; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with PDM, PLM systems and Project Management (Stage Gate process) preferred.
• Occasional travel overseas, less than 10%.

What Does Success Look Like in This Role?

A successful Product Developer is a skilled communicator, organized leader, and creative problem-solver with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing and fast-paced work environment. They possess STRONG project management and organizational skills.

Their experience allows them to avoid common manufacturing and compliance pitfalls, and they know how to keep their projects on track.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role is designated as a hybrid role, with four days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with multiple plans to choose from
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Blue Marble is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA (In-office, not remote)

About FUNBOY

Founded in 2015, FUNBOY is a family-owned brand known for creating original, design-led inflatables that bring joy to every season. Best recognized for its award-winning pool floats, air beds, holiday décor, and outdoor play products, FUNBOY combines playful design with premium materials and thoughtful construction. The brand has collaborated with leading global names including Barbie, Missoni, the artist Drake, and is carried by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. FUNBOY is one of the world’s most recognizable inflatable brands on social media, celebrated for products that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. We’re growing fast and have big, fun things ahead - and we’re looking for an exceptional Marketing Director to jump in, make an impact, and help take FUNBOY to the next level..

Our products must perform beautifully across all channels—standing out visually online, meeting retailer-specific requirements, and scaling seamlessly for mass distribution—while maintaining FUNBOY’s signature quality and brand voice.

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager is responsible for managing the product development lifecycle from initial concept through manufacturing handoff. This role ensures products are designed, engineered, tested, and documented to meet the requirements of each sales channel and/or partner while remaining operationally efficient and aligned with brand standards.

The role partners closely with the Production team, who manage mass manufacturing and are actively involved throughout sampling, validation, and factory ramp-up.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role suited for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and omni-channel commerce.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle

• Manage product development from concept ideation → design → engineering → sampling → testing protocol → manufacturing handoff
• Guide product development with an omni-channel mindset, accounting for the differing needs of DTC, marketplace, and big-box retail
• Work closely with the production team to manage development timelines aligned with retail line reviews, marketplace launch windows, and DTC drops
• Balance innovation, speed-to-market, cost, margin, and scalability

Concept & Design Development

• Partner with founders, design, production and marketing to develop new product concepts, categories, and line extensions
• Evaluate product ideas for brand alignment, channel fit, manufacturability, and commercial viability
• Work closely with the production team to guide materials, construction methods, and features that perform well across online merchandising, retail shelves, and high-volume fulfillment

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Oversee technical specifications, CADs, tech packs, BOMs, packaging structures, and master cartons
• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and safety standards appropriate for both DTC and mass retail environments
• Drive resolution of technical challenges uncovered during development and sampling

Sampling & Factory Collaboration

• Oversee the sampling process in close collaboration with the Production team and overseas factories
• Review and approve samples across function, materials, color, print, construction, and packaging
• Ensure samples reflect final retail-ready and DTC-ready specifications, minimizing late-stage changes

Manufacturing Handoff

• Own the final handoff to Production once a product is development-complete
• Ensure all documentation is finalized, including specs, testing protocol, packaging requirements, and channel-specific variations
• Support Production during early manufacturing runs to ensure design intent, quality, and channel requirements are maintained

Compliance, Testing & Retail Readiness

• Ensure products comply with all relevant U.S. and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, CPSIA, Prop 65)
• Work with production team to account for retailer-specific compliance, packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
• Partner with testing labs and internal teams to manage certifications, warnings, and documentation for all sales channels

Cross-Functional & Omni-Channel Management

• Serve as the central hub between Design, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail partners
• Communicate channel-specific tradeoffs, timelines, and risks clearly to leadership
• Help build scalable product development systems that support rapid DTC launches and large retail programs simultaneously

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in product development, ideally within consumer products, outdoor goods, inflatables, or adjacent categories
• Proven experience guiding products from concept through manufacturing handoff
• Experience developing products for multiple sales channels, including DTC, Amazon, and/or big-box retail
• Strong understanding of overseas manufacturing, materials, tooling, and production processes
• Familiarity with retail compliance, packaging standards, and testing requirements
• Exceptional project management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance creative vision with operational and commercial constraints
• Passion for design-led, brand-forward consumer products

What Success Looks Like

• FUNBOY consistently launches high-quality products on time across all channels
• Products are engineered to scale smoothly from DTC drops to major retail programs
• Sampling cycles are efficient with fewer late-stage surprises
• Clear, repeatable product development processes are in place
• Strong collaboration between Product Development, Production, and channel stakeholders
• Products hit target margins while maintaining FUNBOY’s premium look and feel

Why FUNBOY

• High-impact leadership role at a growing, design-obsessed omni-channel brand
• Opportunity to shape product strategy across DTC, Amazon, and national retail
• Creative freedom paired with real ownership and accountability
• Fast-moving, collaborative environment where great ideas ship

To apply please email   with your resume and subject line: "Production Manager Role"

Job Description

The company is actively seeking a seasoned and innovative Principal Product Manager to lead our Accounts Payable, Suppliers domains and join Fin Tech product management team based in Austin. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the development of deliver a roadmap for financial systems convergence and app rationalization, solutions that support our stores, optimize operational processes, and elevate the overall customer experience.

This Team Member will design, develop, and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release and end of life. Also serve as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution. Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modification, upgrades, and maintenance of the product or product line.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the translation of business intent, customer needs, and/or technical direction into clear, concise, well-documented business requirements or product backlog for one or more complex applications (or a product family) spanning one or more technical domains.
• Bridges conversations between business users and development teams using knowledge of complex business processes and technical integration spanning one or more business domains.
• Develops longer-term (12 months or more) product roadmap, ensuring product development plans align with and support stakeholder business and application objectives.
• Contributes and actively participates in Product Increment Planning sessions.
• Authors BRDs (business requirements docs) and champions higher documentation standards.
• Identifies, describes, and continually evaluates end user personas, target users and/or user journeys and aligns solution delivery to their business and quality needs.
• Partners with business to develop business case for new or existing solutions with supporting documentation, gain stakeholder support and approval, and acquire necessary resources.
• Partners with business and tech stakeholders to map business processes to the Systems features supporting Accounts Payable domain.
• Monitors industry trends, stakeholder satisfaction, usage trends, and related metrics to identify product / process improvement opportunities.
• Influences strategic thinking across the organization, ensuring cross-functional and cross-product collaboration and integration.
• Designs, segments, and recruits for user testing, A/B testing, E2E testing, interviews, and user surveys and synthesizes outputs to create actionable insights and drive product improvements.
• Shared understanding of the impacts within systems and business processes cross functional workstreams

Experienced Skills:

• Advanced knowledge in Workday Financial and Accounting modules, Accounts Payable, Suppliers, PeopleSoft.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with custom and packaged/SaaS software design tools and development methodologies and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Working knowledge of complex technical and integration architecture patterns and effectively present technical information and tell impactful user stories.
• Advanced knowledge of application deployment, software testing and support processes and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of requirements or backlog management software.
• Experience developing product road maps and using product analytics tools, tagging approaches, and accurately interpreting metrics.
• Knowledge of designing, segmenting, and recruiting for user testing, A/B testing, interviews, and user surveys and supporting tools and create actionable insights.
• Able to play a key and influential role working with others, in groups, in cross-functional settings and with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
• Able to integrate customer, partner and technical /utilization feedback and performance metrics into product design, development, and application.
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices, developing products and technologies.

Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills

• Workday experience
• People soft experience
• Accounting experience

Nice to haves

• Masters
• Experience building out systems without bias

Education & Experience:

BA/BS degree and 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Recruiter's Details:

Recruiter’s Name: Vikash Tripathi

Email:

Internal Job Id- 26-06013

Our client, a leader in the beauty tech space, is looking for an Associate Marketing Manager in Chicago.

Location: 5 days/onsite (Chicago)

Hours: 40/week

Duration: 6 months, potential to extend

Pay Range: $40-45/hr.

We are looking for a self-starter with a strong marketing mindset and analytical curiosity to join the marketing team. In this role, you will support critical business initiatives across product launches, category insights, and commercial execution for Environmental Care portfolio and emerging product categories.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day execution of product launches and category operations, including maintaining product documentation, coordinating campaign setup, tracking competitive activity, and supporting sales and retailer initiatives. This role partners closely with Global Product Development, Sales, Retail, Supply & Demand Planning, Creative, and Finance to ensure launches and marketing programs are executed successfully.

The ideal candidate has an interest in consumer electronics and technology products, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is comfortable using data and insights to inform decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch Execution

• Support execution of product launches across Environmental Care and new product categories
• Assist with product setup, launch planning, campaign briefing, and cross-functional coordination
• Ensure launch timelines, assets, and documentation are accurate and delivered on schedule

Product Documentation & Range Management

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of internal spec sheets and product range documentation
• Track updates across product specifications, messaging, and positioning materials

Claims & Messaging Tracking

• Monitor and track product claims, caveats, and compliance requirements
• Ensure claims documentation is accurate and aligned across marketing materials, product documentation, and retailer communications

Sales Reporting & Market Insights

• Support sales reporting, performance tracking, and business commentary
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends within the Environmental Care category
• Identify insights and opportunities to help inform category strategy and commercial planning

Retailer & Channel Coordination

• Support retailer initiatives across physical retail environments and e-commerce (.com) channels
• Assist with product setup, launch support, and retailer sell-in materials where needed

Campaign Execution

• Assist in coordinating campaign setup and execution in partnership with Marketing Managers, Creative, and Media teams
• Support campaign tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting

Category Insights

• Support the broader category team with competitive analysis, campaign insights, and product performance reporting
• Assist in preparing materials and analysis for cross-functional and leadership meetings

About You

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, product marketing, category management, or sales support
• Experience or strong interest in consumer electronics, technology products, or home appliances
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with data, reporting, and insights
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when managing product documentation and claims
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product, and retail teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

What Will Make Someone Stand Out

• Experience working with Environmental Care products such as air purifiers, fans, heaters, or related home technology
• Exposure to consumer electronics or durable goods categories
• Experience supporting product launches and go-to-market initiatives
• Familiarity with retailer ecosystems across both physical retail and e-commerce channels
• Passion for technology and innovation

The salary range listed is the total compensation that includes base salary and potential monthly commission, with further details to be discussed during the interview process.

The Product Planning Manager owns, manages, and communicates the Light Truck tire portfolio of products throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role sets the long-term vision and strategic direction for the segment and serves as the product champion and subject matter expert, advocating for the portfolio both internally and externally. The position is responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market strategy and clearly communicating the rationale behind the product roadmap to ensure organizational alignment at all levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead product management, including roadmap development and full lifecycle management, to support overall business objectives.
• Communicate and align product vision across all levels of the organization and with cross-functional business units (e.g., Original Equipment, SRI Advanced Technology) to drive synergy in product development and marketing initiatives.
• Drive the creation of new product concepts by anticipating market trends and initiating, managing, and supporting market research efforts.
• Define product positioning, establish market share targets, and develop pricing and profitability strategies aligned with business goals.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and the competitive landscape through benchmarking and proactive analysis of competitor product plans.
• Identify customer needs, translate them into product requirements, and collaborate with engineering teams to negotiate performance targets and product specifications.
• Lead and develop product planning team members and manage third-party vendors, including market research firms and design contractors.
• Partner with engineering and testing teams throughout product development and industrialization phases.
• Oversee exclusive and customer-specific products (e.g., DTC, 4WP) to support strategic objectives.
• Define and execute the go-to-market launch strategy for new products.
• Develop compelling product stories, messaging frameworks, and promotional plans for new products, technologies, and features.
• Drive demand generation by supporting sales and promotional teams, including corporate training, with customized, product-specific marketing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of five (5+) years of industry experience is required, preferably within the tire or automotive sector, with a focus on product planning. A technical background and/or experience in engineering and product development is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field will be considered if accompanied by a strong technical background. An MBA is a plus.

Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage time.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally and effectively across all organizational levels and with external customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized.

Strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to generate, interpret, and present accurate, actionable data. Domestic and international travel required up to 25% of the time, including visits to corporate technical centers, production facilities, proving grounds in the U.S. and Japan, and customer locations. The position is primarily office-based to support effective collaboration with the product planning team and cross-functional partners. Flexibility is required to accommodate irregular hours for phone and video conferences across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities:

• 40% Strategy & Planning
• Looks across product teams and feature sets with a focus on alignment and dependencies
• Sets the overall product vision and strategies for the enterprise product by gaining a thorough understanding of customer and associate needs, both existing and potential, and using that knowledge to provide our cleint
• customers and associates with an unparalleled shopping experience
• Drives growth for the business by applying domain expertise to provide thought leadership and translate vision into action
• Collaborates across the enterprise to create alignment between products in order to provide a seamless user experience
• Understands financial and business impact of proposed product updates and activities within portfolio, prioritizes updates to support the enterprise roadmap, and based on prioritization allocates funding across the products
• Identifies goals, metrics and appropriate analytics to measure the performance of the product and its individual features, and continually makes recommendations and refinements to the product based on learnings
• Contributes to and makes recommendations for strategic plans in support of key objectives in a timely and fiscally responsible manner
• Participates in and influences development of technology roadmaps across the enterprise
• Supports and nurtures strategic vendor relationships; recommends ways to influence vendors that align to domain, portfolio, and enterprise strategic objectives
• 30% Delivery & Execution
• Drives product development by reviewing performance and directing work efforts of product teams to ensure products are aligned with company, stakeholder and end user priorities
• Understands enterprise goals and KPIs to ensure value is delivered against them
• Resolves issues within or across product teams that may impair teams from delivery of a quality product in order to meet strategic, financial and technical goals
• Receives and prioritizes incoming requests from business partners and stakeholders while keeping in mind the business strategy, product vision and user needs
• Provides guidance on design of products while keeping in mind dependencies and integration with other products across the enterprise
• Reviews and analyzes product metrics to inform strategic and tactical product decisions
• Makes suggestions that help drive operational excellence to create internal customer satisfaction and meet operational metrics
• 30% Team and Stakeholder
• Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching to Product Managers
• Attracts, retains and develops top talent to build a world class Product Management Team
• Conducts annual and mid-year reviews, reviewing individual development plans and providing performance feedback
• Fosters collaboration with team members (Engineering, UX, etc.) to drive value and identify and resolve impediments
• Acts as a proponent of modern software development practices
• Advocates for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the product, empathizing with and understanding user need
• Works with the product team to continuously assess progress, disseminate lessons learned, and understand next steps
• Manages cross functional team and stakeholder expectations to execute on product strategy and provides education to requestors to determine prioritization based on tangible benefits and/or user experience
• Guides more junior team members in strategy, alignment, analysis and execution tasks
• Participates in and contributes to learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in digital product management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• MBA or Masters degree
• 5+ years of experience translating business strategy and analysis into consumer facing digital products
• 5+ years of experience in Retail, Delivery, and Technical Rules Engines

Position Profile:

The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO’s departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***

Work Responsibilities:

Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.

• Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
• Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
• Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
• Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
• Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
• Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
• Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
• Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
• Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.

Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.

• Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
• Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
• Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
• Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
• Utilize the company’s performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
• Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
• Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.

General Responsibilities:

• Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.

Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
• Four years’ experience in product and packaging development
• Intermediate level supervisory role

Computer and/or software qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• 3D printer experience preferred

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Tolerance for moderate stress
• Self-Driven, able to work independently

Travel Requirement: Less 5%

Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
• Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

Our Company

Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary

The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading a cross-functional team that is accountable for bringing new products to market as well as managing existing product lines. This leader will have category P&L responsibility and will have ownership of products within the categories they manage from inception to obsolescence. The Product Line Manager brings a disciplined, business-oriented approach to product planning and category management to achieve business performance objectives. The right candidate will be a product management leader with strategic vision, excellent organizational skills, and experience bringing new successful products to market. Qualified candidates will excel at cross-functional management, internal & external communication, and motivating people to accomplish shared goals in a global organization.

Essential Functions

· Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.

· Identify new product opportunities and maintain awareness of market developments.

· Lead product development, focusing on innovative beverage dispensing technologies.

· Collaborate with engineers to ensure product design meets usability and durability standards.

· Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.

· Prioritize product features based on feedback and market analysis.

· Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration for product development and launch.

· Focus on product usability, gathering feedback to improve reliability.

· Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

· Manage the supply chain and production to meet cost and quality targets.

· Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

· Develop competitive pricing strategies balancing cost and profitability.

· Support sales and marketing teams with product training and go-to-market strategies.

· Build strong relationships with customers and distributors for custom solutions.

· Focus on sustainability, integrating eco-friendly technologies and materials

Key Performance Indicators

· Monitor and drive Product Revenue and Profitability

· Support the growth of Market Share

· Support and drive initiatives to increase Product Quality and Reliability

· Drive Innovation and New Product Introductions

· Contribute and drive the health and success of assigned product line(s)

· Support the achievement of project milestones and deadlines

Education and Experience

· A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Product Management Certification (preferred)

· Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)

Experience

· 3-5+ years in product management or a related field.

· Hands-on experience managing product lifecycles, leading cross-functional teams, and driving go-to-market strategies is often more critical than advanced education alone.

· Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L.

· Commercial Foodservice and Beverage Dispenser Industry-Specific Experience Preferred.

This job operates in a combination of lab and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions at the manufacturing site. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without not

Notice To Third Party Agencies

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EEO Statement

Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.