Senior Project Manager, Product Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive project management for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, spanning from concept formation to product launch and subsequent support.

• Create and sustain integrated project schedules, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and critical paths.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability among Product Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams.

• Organize project meetings, design evaluations, stage-gate assessments, and executive status briefings.

• Recognize project risks and proactively devise mitigation strategies to reduce impacts on schedule, costs, and quality.

• Track project advancements against key deliverables and appropriately escalate issues to leadership as needed.

• Coordinate launch readiness efforts to ensure successful product commercialization.

• Assist in portfolio planning, resource distribution, and prioritization within Product Development.

• Establish and enhance project management processes, tools, templates, and governance practices.

• Generate executive-level reports and communications for leadership stakeholders.

• Handle special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Chief Product Development Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, Product Development, or a relevant field.

• Over 10 years of project management experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, wellness technology, consumer products, or similar sectors.

• Proven experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development programs.

• Strong grasp of product development lifecycles, stage-gate methodologies, and commercialization processes.

• Outstanding organizational, planning, and execution abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to influence and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or comparable platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities.

• PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in a high-growth consumer technology, health technology, or wellness brand is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.