Product Development Manager

We are looking for a Product Development Manager to own a critical portfolio within our water appliance business. This role will drive product strategy across key distribution channels (independent dealers, e-commerce, and big box retail), identify new product opportunities, and lead initiatives focused on margin improvement, reliability, and consumer communication. You’ll partner cross-functionally with industrial design, marketing, and global manufacturing teams to define specifications and lead products from concept through launch. This role also includes competitive and market research, building a 3-year roadmap, presenting updates to leadership, and driving market share growth through SKU optimization and portfolio improvements.

• →Assess market trends and identify unmet customer needs across assigned product portfolios
• →Evaluate current product lines and recommend SKU consolidation/rationalization opportunities
• →Monitor the competitive landscape and provide insights to support portfolio growth and positioning
• →Conduct consumer and market research to validate product needs and requirements
• →Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to product design and development
• →Maintain and grow product market position through management of existing product lines and market intelligence
• →Develop and present a 3-year product vision/roadmap for assigned categories
• →Present the end-user experience and ensure appropriate test methods are applied throughout product development, aligning results with product plans and engineering goals.
• →Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to resolve product issues and support development execution
• →Leverage vendor resources and expertise to support product management and new product development initiatives
• →Manage project budgets and prepare financial analysis and status updates for leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Bilingual Mandarin is a plus
• 4+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, or product management, with full lifecycle product experience (SKU-heavy portfolios a plus)
• Strong understanding of category P&L and proven analytical skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to customers and leadership
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across varied stakeholders
• Customer-focused, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in changing situations
• Experience supporting commercialization and product launches (pricing, positioning, placement, training, and marketing mix)