Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

Company:
The AMES Companies, Inc.

Location:

Orlando, FL

Estimated salary: $160,000 – $200,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401(k)
• Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability
• And much more

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL, have a rich American history dating back to 1774. Our brands are among the oldest consumer brands in the country, and our tools have helped build America for more than two hundred years. We specialize in Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, serving homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance.

Visit our website for more information.

The Senior Product Manager will oversee a portfolio of products within consumer‑packaged goods categories throughout the product development lifecycle. You will become a subject‑matter expert in the new product development stage‑gate process, working closely with stakeholders to provide guidance, next steps, deliverables, follow‑up action items and risk mitigation. You will manage the progress of product development projects that contribute to the organization’s growth.

Our office is located at our headquarters in Lake Nona, Orlando, FL.

• Manage all aspects of project management for approved product development projects.
• Create competitive landscapes for new product ideas and complete opportunity assessments.
• Develop cohesive project plans with critical paths, task dependencies, and milestones.
• Manage portfolio profitability, cost‑reduction projects, product mix suggestions, and development initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams by influence to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with sales to identify market opportunities and category gaps.
• Serve as the primary contact for all projects, facilitating updates, meetings, communication, and reports.
• Align time and resources with business priorities, escalating risks or constraints to upper management.
• Estimate, track, and report financial needs for each project.
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Follow the phase‑gate process for project execution.
• Evaluate product performance and recommend improvements.
• Manage product end‑of‑life processes and create long‑term product road maps.
• Drive performance via line extensions or discontinuations based on market dynamics and profitability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years’ experience in product development of manufactured and sourced consumer packaged goods.
• 5–10 years’ experience in project management, preferably in consumer packaged goods.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windchill Project Link, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.
• Excellent project management and presentation skills.
• Experience conducting various types of consumer research.
• Experience creating business cases for new product launches.
• Strong communication skills: listening, speaking, writing, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to foster teamwork and work effectively with others.
• Ability to assess situations, determine priorities, and make decisive decisions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and prioritization.
• Capacity to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously.
• Become an expert in your product category.

• PMP Certificate (or equivalent)

• Some travel required.

• None.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• This position is located primarily in an office environment. Long periods of sitting may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment and requirement to wear personal protective equipment.

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

The AMES Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive the opportunity to work at this company regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.