Product Development ManagerLocation Ho Chi Minh City VietnamEmployment Type FulltimeIndustry EcommerceAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Product Development Manager to join our client an established company in the ecommerce industry This role will lead the development of new physical products from concept to commercialization ensuring products align with market trends customer needs brand direction and business objectivesKey ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy amp Portfolio PlanningDevelop product strategies aligned with business and brand objectivesTranslate product strategies into quarterly Product Development Roadmaps across product linesLead New Product Development NPD including new series bundles collections and product line extensionsIdentify portfolio expansion opportunities based on market research consumer trends and business potentialPrioritize product development initiatives based on commercial potential execution capabilities and available resourcesManage the product lifecycle from development through postlaunch improvementMarket amp Consumer InsightsMonitor market trends competitor activity and consumer behavior across the US and European marketsTrack relevant ecommerce platforms including Amazon Walmart Etsy and TikTok Shop particularly within Art amp Craft DIY and Activity Kits categoriesResearch new materials production methods and product finishing techniquesBuild and manage an innovation pipelineTranslate market and customer insights into new product opportunities and clear product directionsProduct Concept DevelopmentDevelop frameworks and processes for product concept developmentEvaluate and validate product concepts before moving into developmentEnsure product concepts meet requirements for customer experience functionality quality cost timeline and manufacturabilityProduct Development ManagementOwn the endtoend product development process including Research Ideation Brief Design Prototyping Sampling Validation and LaunchEstablish quality and testing criteria at each stage of developmentManage multiple product development projects simultaneouslyMaintain product specifications and documentationDevelop and monitor project timelines milestones resource plans and quality standardsProactively identify risks bottlenecks and execution issues and drive appropriate solutionsCrossfunctional amp Supplier ManagementCollaborate with crossfunctional teams to align on product objectives quality cost and implementation plansWork closely with Supply Chain and external suppliers throughout product developmentEvaluate materials packaging manufacturing feasibility supplier capabilities and cost optimization opportunitiesEnsure products meet relevant quality safety ecommerce platform and intellectual property requirements in target marketsProduct Launch amp Continuous ImprovementPartner with Marketing to develop GotoMarket plansSupport the preparation of product information and materials for sales and marketing activitiesMonitor postlaunch performance including sales conversion customer reviews return rates and contribution marginGather customer feedback and identify opportunities for product improvements bundles and product line extensionsTeam amp Process DevelopmentLead manage and develop the Product Development teamAssign and monitor team responsibilities and project progressSet development goals and capabilitybuilding plans for team membersProvide coaching and training on product development processes and best practicesDevelop and standardize SOPs templates and frameworks to improve product development efficiencyEnsure product data is accurate complete and up to dateRequirementsBachelors degree in Business Administration Product Design Industrial Design Engineering Supply Chain Marketing or a related field7 years of experience in Product Development Product Management Category Management or New Product Development NPD3 years of experience managing a Product Development teamProven experience developing physical products from concept to commercializationExperience managing multiple product development projects simultaneouslyHandson experience working with factories suppliers or manufacturing partnersExperience developing products for international markets andor ecommerce platforms such as Amazon Shopify Walmart or TikTok ShopExperience in Art amp Craft DIY Products Stationery Lifestyle amp Creative Hobbies or Home Decor is a strong plusStrong understanding of product development processes manufacturing materials and cost optimizationAbility to translate market and customer insights into compelling product value propositionsStrong understanding of ecommerce requirements market regulations and intellectual property considerationsGood English communication skills for working with international partners and reviewing technical and market research materialsCertifications in Product Management or Project Management are a plusSkillsProduct DevelopmentMarket amp Consumer ResearchProject ManagementData amp Business A
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