Product Development Manager

Sinomax USA is currently looking for a Product Development Manager with an emphasis in project management. The Product Development Manager leads new product commercialization efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams to bring innovative bedding products to market. This role manages timelines, testing, costing, and sample preparation, ensuring successful launches that meet customer and market needs. Specific duties include:

• Lead New Product Commercialization:
  Define project goals, objectives, timelines, and strategies to bring new products from concept to market.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Oversee project teams across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and external partners; maintain strong relationships with domestic vendors and the Sinomax Shanghai office.
• Customer & Market Support:
  Prepare samples, demonstrations, and presentations for customer visits and market week; ensure product features and benefits are clearly communicated to the sales team.
• Product Validation & Compliance:
  Coordinate third-party testing, protect intellectual property, and conduct time studies with Operations to confirm product feasibility and efficiency.
• Costing & Sourcing:
  Deliver accurate product costing and sourcing data to the commercialization team in advance of customer presentations.
• Leadership & Training:
  Manage and develop the Sample Coordinator, ensuring accurate documentation, timely sample preparation, and smooth coordination with Operations.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  Partner with creative and marketing teams to support customer-facing materials and proactively identify opportunities for product improvement.
• General Responsibilities:
  Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the success of product development initiatives.

Sinomax is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role.
· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
· Experience working with Operations in a manufacturing environment.
· Project Management

Skills:

Expertise in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
· Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication for working with stakeholders, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
· Analytical

Skills:

Ability to analyze data, budget, and project scope to make informed decisions.
· Interpersonal

Skills:

Strong ability to build relationships, collaborate with others, and lead teams.
· Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
· Experience in managing competing priorities in a high-level business environment.
· Leadership ability.