Product Development Manager

Korn Ferry · Romeoville, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Product Development Manager

Romeoville IL Hybrid

Our client is a growing consumer products company that designs, develops, and sources innovative products for major retail customers across North America. They are seeking a

Product Development Manager

to take ownership of new product initiatives from concept through commercialization while working closely with overseas manufacturing partners, engineering teams, sourcing, quality, and sales.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on product development professional who enjoys being deeply involved in execution, supplier collaboration, and bringing products to market rather than simply managing timelines.

What You'll Do

Lead new product development projects from ideation through launch and commercialization

Partner directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers to drive product development, solve production challenges, and ensure successful execution

Develop product briefs, business cases, roadmaps, and commercialization plans

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales teams

Manage multiple product initiatives simultaneously while maintaining timelines and quality standards

Support product reviews, testing, supplier communication, and ongoing product improvements

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior product development team members

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of product management or product development experience

Experience leading products from concept through commercialization and market launch

Hands-on international product development experience, including direct collaboration with overseas factories and manufacturing partners

Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, mid-sized company environment where product managers are heavily involved in execution

Willingness to work onsite approximately four days per week to support team collaboration and product development activities

Preferred

Qualifications

Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Formal people management experience

Experience working within consumer products, durable goods, industrial products, tools, storage, garage organization, home improvement, or related categories

Why This Opportunity?

Significant ownership and visibility within a growing product organization

Direct exposure to global product development and manufacturing operations

Opportunity to help shape innovative consumer products from concept through launch

Clear path for increased leadership responsibility over time

Collaborative culture where product managers have meaningful influence on business outcomes

SE:

510774201

Company	Korn Ferry
Location	Romeoville, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Sales, marketing and development managers

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