Product Development Manager Resume Samples

Description :

1. Manages product developments and pre-production for Textiles, Cut & Sew and Printwear manufacturing.
2. Successfully commercialized and launched production of $20M performance and core activewear programs resulting in a 130% increase in business growth.
3. Expert in global organization policies, testing requirements, and development procedures; specialized in vertical Tier 1 and Tier 2 Flex PLM vendor user-level functions.
4. Leads cross-functional material and style development teams with brand direction, implements new development reporting processes and problem solves to integrate system operations.
5. Oversees all critical steps and approval requirements of the product creation lifecycle, executes complete follow-through of sample requests and proto approvals.
6. Creates and distributes tech packs, responsible for cost analysis and negotiation, margin worksheets, price quotations.
7. Effectively aligns cross-developments for multiple divisions/brands to enhance manufacturing capabilities and execute production strategies.
8. Supervises the assisting position of PD Analyst, delegates workload and performance reviews.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BS

Description :

1. Provided comprehensive product line management and support for the modular wiring division.
2. Managed resources necessary for production planning and administration for new product development, line extensions, and enhancements.
3. Planned, provided and administered nomenclature/product, lead-times, and pricing for the modular wiring products (Reloc) as well as meeting with the sales and marketing team.
4. Forecasted modular wiring production to maintain finished goods inventory level.
5. Provided engineering and post-sales support to our customers.
6. Created a Quality Team that improved the quality of our outsourced finished goods from a 20% defective rate to less than 1%.
7. Provide solutions for their new lighting center, paint center, and garden center concepts, which resulted in orders amounting to over $3M annually.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

EE

Description :

1. Coordinate the overall development cycle of electronic products and work closely with internal and external partners to develop project schedules.
2. Managed the overall development of a $1.3M project from concept through launch in 3 months and under budget.
3. Led a team of 5 to develop a newly designed cable that generated $1M additional revenue via cost savings.
4. Led a team of 7 to implement the first beta test guideline and surveyed over 40 participants using Survey Monkey to gather user intelligence.
5. Managed up to 20+ projects concurrently through concepts, prototyping, testing, to production.
6. Engaged closely with customers to understand the product vision, define product strategy, and devise Product Requirement Documents (PRDs).
7. Reduced production risk by resolving material shortage, overcoming long-lead-time obstacles, and working closely with Supply Chain to align demand forecast.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Defined new educational technology products, balancing business and market needs with customer requirements.
2. A critical member of the cross-functional team to design, develop, test and market products for market delivery.
3. Defined hardware and software requirements for the premium version of the best selling high school calculator.
4. Initiated and collaborated with the strategic management team to redirect the scope of next-generation calculator project to better meet customer requirements.
5. Established strategic relationships gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and performed competitive analysis,
6. Identified and prioritized key features to develop pertinent hardware and software requirements for high school vertical.
7. Project manager of a joint development partnership to develop a software application, hardware, and operating system requirements.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BS

Description :

1. Project manager for the development of an entirely new product line, extending the industry technology to the next logical step.
2. Identified the need and opportunity, budgeted the project, assembled the right allies within the business for proper execution.
3. Assembled a group of diverse subcontractors and managed they are on and offsite work to insure the project went smoothly.
4. Work with the industrial sales manager to specify and subsequently land the largest order in the history of the company that was 45 times the size of the average order.
5. Developed a specialized processing department, including people and equipment within the company to promote a segment of our business.
6. Net results were margin rising from 30% to 60-70% with nearly complete elimination of previous problems.
7. Project manager of joint development partnership to develop a software application, hardware, and operating system requirements.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

ME

Description :

1. Selected to manage the development of newly acquired medical diagnostic product lines from a bankrupt company.
2. Responsible for current and future product development by acquiring and managing a global staff to establish as the leader in the medical diagnostic equipment market.
3. Established multifunctional consultant staff to stabilize product reliability and maximize customer support.
4. Managed the development of next-generation, product line by formulating financial strategies to fund pilot project studies and product innovations on the order of $200K-$400K.
5. Implemented and executed equipment feasibility studies to analyze product life cycle projections for the next five to ten years.
6. Developing a comprehensive product risk assessment plan to aid in establishing business priorities and workflow solutions based on FDA regulations.
7. Managed equipment suppliers and service contracts to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Develops new product concepts and validates their value through market surveys and dialogue with prospective customers.
2. Serves as a Business Analyst/Project Lead to manage projects across divisions and develops product business requirements, business plans, specifications, use cases, and test plans.
3. Manages and improves CAS Product Development Process (Stage-Gate Model) and RUP.
4. Aided with the development and execution of a Market Segmentation analysis aligning internal customer information to the Industry Classification System (NAICS) identification.
5. Analyzed usage and revenue profiles by NAICS categories to identify possible behavior profiles and business opportunities.
6. Provided correlation to the National Science Foundation Research findings related to research and education funding or research and development spending.
7. Interpreted strategic competitive analysis centering on feature performance, pricing, estimated the cost of goods, and perceived value to the customer and market segment.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Directed product development efforts from pre-line planning to retail store delivery.
2. Organized internal design, development, and purchasing efforts for new "own brand" products, as well as managed private label product lines from outside vendors.
3. Managed the seasonal product lines for "own brand" footwear product assortments including hunting specific footwear, casual, athletic, and seasonal based footwear programs.
4. Directed the efforts to redesign and redevelop brand footwear packaging.
5. Standardized packaging specifications consistent with Gander Mountains brand image.
6. Consolidated vendors, packaging sizes, and graphic standards that realized a 15% reduction in overall packaging costs during the first year of implementation.
7. Led the design and development efforts for a premium line of hunting specific products that were consistent with brand objectives.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

BFA

Description :

1. Responsible for leading the development of new products by identifying market opportunities, negotiating price, complete supply agreements and manage the supply chain.
2. Manage the innovation pipeline from product development to product launch, ensuring execution is in line with the project plan.
3. Qualify innovations based on customer feedback, manage timelines and financials according to plan.
4. Successfully launched a sugar cane paperboard to be the exclusive supplier of this sustainable solution.
5. Identified market opportunities and go to market strategy for our sales team.
6. Created presentations for sales on benefits, paper grades, environmental impact, and tree savings analysis.
7. Successfully launched a mineralized resin alternative to traditional polyolefin barrier coatings for paperboard applications.
8. Held WebEx meetings with national account managers and field sales on market strategy for new products.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Identify the best resources in order to meet merchant needs and design visions for strategic development.
2. Own communication between the corporate design team and overseas partners to develop/maintain vendor relationships.
3. Manage the day- today, the 360-degree product development process for over 20 product categories, from the creation of product idea to receipt of the final product.
4. Maintaining product development timelines and ensuring the design and development cycles maintain the PDC timeline & milestone calendar.
5. Compile initial costing, communicates cost challenges to design & merchant teams.
6. Ensure all tech packs & bill of materials are consistent with specifications and cost.
7. Strategize vendors to grow, maintain, and reduce along with identifying new suppliers to fill a void.
8. Collaborate with design & Merchandising on cost-saving options for high priced items in order to meet target margins.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Generated and managed a stream of revenue by successfully developing, sourcing and executing merchandise through our office.
2. Developed assortment plans and calculated target price points based on market research.
3. Developed over 200 plus products annually for 4 key accounts such as Living at Home, Home Interiors & Gifts and Better Homes and Gardens.
4. Products include, but are not limited to, tabletop, kitchen items, wall decor, lighting, seasonal items, and garden items.
5. Materials include ceramic, metal, glass, wood, resin, acrylic, plush, textile and metal.
6. Identified with customers' needs and quality expectations then published and implemented timely solutions to meet all deadlines.
7. Partnered with overseas and local designers to generate artwork for the client's key programs and collections.
8. Created a design brief template to better execute first round samples that were implemented within other divisions of the company.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BA

Description :

1. Led several multi-disciplinary engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle.
2. Responsible for developing and managing schedules, generating a budget, driving implementation, communicating status to senior leadership and contributing technically.
3. Led a $1,500,000, 12-month effort to develop TDD mode for the company's outdoor DAS platform.
4. Developed the project plan from initiation by documenting deliverables, estimating scope, cost and staffing requirements.
5. Drove execution of development while acting as the focal point for all project activities and tracking progress to plan with weekly core team meetings.
6. Defined power amplifier requirements for bias control and integrated RF switch for RX/TX switching.
7. Worked with snell and other regulatory agencies on certification issues.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Manager of New Product Development for 97% of the company's market share, including retail, food service, and club channels.
2. Personally responsible for the product development of over 800 custom formulations, taking products from idea conception through development.
3. Supervised lab technicians in product development support.
4. Worked in conjunction with Marketing in developing new product ideas, tracking market trends, and writing product information guides.
5. Responsible for developing the Technical Label Copy for products nutritional information, ingredient statements, and usage directions.
6. Provided technical sales support by developing and presenting training programs to sales personnel and customers in the uses and benefits of the company's products and technology.
7. Prepared product samples, supporting literature, and technical support for trade shows.
8. Conducted training and presentations at trade shows for customers' continuing education programs.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BA

Description :

1. Managed New Product Development of electric motor driven Pipeline Gas Compressor Packages ranging from 7,000 to 25,000 hp for application in the Oil & Gas industry.
2. Managed engineering team on product development from the conceptual stage to detail design including an introduction to the market.
3. Evaluated market needs and customer requirements to establish product design basis and performance boundaries.
4. Managed Structural, Mechanical, Piping System, Electrical and Instrumentation & Control detail design for equipment packages.
5. Finalized product build configuration in the SAP system with standard pre-configured options.
6. Led cross-functional product development team from multiple countries during strategic planning & approval to ensure optimal designs are developed and executed.
7. Interfaced with the shop during the first build of the package and incorporated design modifications on as-built drawings.
8. Completed package startup, commissioning and operating manuals.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS