Product Manager, Special Projects, Toys - Culver City, United States - Jazwares, LLC

Jazwares, LLC

Verified Company

Culver City, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The product development manager is responsible for driving the technical development and execution of assigned product portfolios from conception to distribution.

The product development manager assesses the viability of new products, and once in development ensuring high quality standards, meets deadlines, is within budget, and that the end product meets consumer needs and is within industry trends.

This role collaborates closely with internal cross functional teams.

What you will do:

Manage programs to time, cost, and quality and reconcile against business and development objectives
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and global partners to streamline project communication and drive product from concept through to production and shipping
Establish project plans in collaboration with crossfunctional development teams to determine tasks, milestones, resources, and ship dates
Supporting manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development
Partner with global operations to provide early warning of delays and strategize appropriate solutions in development plans or processes and provide updated development calendars when necessary
Identify, anticipate, and manage risks or issues prior to each development milestone, and provide alternate process solutions. Report and escalate potential red flags to management as needed with defined plans and resolutions
Consulting market research materials and sales data to ensure that products are viable and competitive
Update all key product development/project management documents and systems daily
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
Interfacing with key vendors/suppliers and Asia product managers, to ensure a smooth business process
Work with Brand Management Team to develop competitive assessments and research trends to identify future opportunities and to develop product expansion strategies for successful product lines
Ensure that all outsourced work is quoted in a timely fashion and approved prior to work performed
Collaborate with Sales to plan and execute effective presentations and achieve profitability targets
Ensure item master is accurate and updated on an ongoing basis (costing, factory info, product dimensions, etc...)
Track/analyze sales & profitability of new & existing products
Supports senior leadership
Perform other duties as assigned

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Manages People:No

What we look for:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or industry relevant field required
5+ years of relevant experience
Project management experience
Experience with plastics, materials, manufacturing
Experience in consumer goods industry
PMP or equivalent project management certificate a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive and professional relationships
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
Able to work cross functionally, collaboratively, and reciprocally with multiple departments
Self-Motivated, and a selfstarter
Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner
A mindset that is collaborative, flexible, and growth oriented
Ability to gain an indepth knowledge of our brands and products
Proven track record of successfully managing long and shortterm projects
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision makers
Effective planning and analytical skills, including ability to define a problem, collect data, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team
Experience in the toy/baby/costume/pets industry
Experience in the consumer goods industry
Multilingual a plus

Working Conditions

Environment:
Office

Extreme Exposures:
None

Schedule:
Regular office; may require calls with Asian counterparts outside of normal business hours

Physical Requirements:

Light; Lifting up to 25 lbs

Must be able to sit at desk for extended periods of time

Travel Required:
None

Who We Are:

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands.

Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages.

Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me, Hello Kitty, and many more.

In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, cos