Product Development Manager

About the role

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company, is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

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
• 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)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!

The pay range for this role is:

120, USD per year (City of Industry, CA)