Senior Product Development Manager / Product Line Owner

Senior Product Development Manager / Product Line Owner

Brooklyn, NY | Full-Time | Onsite

$175K–$250K Base + Performance Bonus

Position Overview

A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager to take full ownership of a product line from concept through launch and ongoing profitability.

This is not a traditional product development role. The ideal candidate will own the entire lifecycle of a product category—including product strategy, sourcing, costing, factory management, SKU performance, and P&L responsibility. The successful candidate will help identify new opportunities, bring products to market, and drive growth across major e-commerce and retail channels.

This position offers significant visibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential for someone who has successfully developed products that sell at scale.

The Ideal Candidate

Has successfully launched and scaled consumer products from concept to market

Strong understanding of sourcing, manufacturing, and product commercialization

Experience managing overseas factories and supplier relationships

Understands product costing, landed costs, margins, and profitability

Comfortable owning a product line as if it were their own business

Data-driven with strong analytical and decision-making skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of identifying winning products

Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities

Own product lines from concept through launch and ongoing optimization

Identify market opportunities and new product ideas

Manage product specifications, sourcing, factory communication, and production timelines

Analyze product performance, margins, pricing, and profitability

Work closely with operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales teams

Develop and manage SKU roadmaps and product pipelines

Negotiate with suppliers and oversee manufacturing partnerships

Drive continuous improvements to product quality, costs, and performance

Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer feedback

Take ownership of product line P&L and growth initiatives

Qualifications & Must-Haves

5+ years of product development, product management, merchandising, or category management experience

Experience developing physical consumer products

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and sourcing processes

Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers

Understanding of BOMs, landed cost calculations, pricing, and margins

Proven history of bringing products from concept to successful launch

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Bachelor's degree preferred

Highly Preferred

Experience with Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, or other e-commerce channels

Experience in housewares, consumer goods, electronics, small appliances, or related industries

P&L ownership experience

Experience scaling multiple SKUs or product categories