Senior Product Manager
We’ve been hired by a market-leading, privately held company with a mission to create joy through innovative consumer products that bring smiles to millions. As the global leader in a specialty consumer goods category, our client combines creative product development with manufacturing excellence to deliver memorable experiences worldwide.
The Opportunity
As our Senior Product Manager, you’ll drive our product vision from concept to market, leading cross-functional teams to deliver products that delight our customers and strengthen our market position. This is a chance to make your mark in a growing, dynamic company where innovation is valued and your ideas can truly take flight.
What You’ll Do
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Shape Product Strategy – Analyze market opportunities, identify growth potential, and develop compelling product roadmaps that align with our business objectives
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Lead Innovation – Drive our product development process, turning consumer insights into differentiated products that captivate our customers
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Own the Numbers – Partner with Finance to build business cases, manage P&L responsibility for your product portfolio, and deliver profitable growth
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Become the Market Expert – Monitor trends, analyze competitive landscapes, and position our products to win in the marketplace
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Collaborate Across Teams – Work seamlessly with Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales to ensure flawless execution from concept to commercialization
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Make Data-Driven Decisions – Leverage analytics to guide product decisions, optimize product lines, and identify opportunities for expansion or rationalization
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Champion the Customer – Ensure the voice of the customer guides every decision, from feature prioritization to pricing strategy
(And one more thing, this company has leaders who are doers – you are expected to do setup and hold integrity of all product data in the system)
What You Bring
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7-10 years of product management experience, with proven success driving product development lifecycles
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Strong business acumen and financial understanding to make strategic investment decisions
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Exceptional ability to organize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
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Data-driven mindset with advanced Excel and analytical skills
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Outstanding communication skills – you can articulate complex ideas clearly and influence without authority
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Bachelor’s degree required
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A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo
The Experience
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Collaborative, creative work environment where your ideas matter
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Hybrid work arrangement (4 days in office west metro, Fridays remote)
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Competitive salary range: $110,000-$130,000, based on experience
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The satisfaction of seeing your products bring joy to consumers worldwide
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Opportunity to grow with a market leader in a dynamic industry
We’re looking for someone who isn’t satisfied with the status quo – a product manager who can lead change, remove obstacles, and drive innovation that genuinely delights customers.
If you’re ready to create joy, on purpose, every single day through exceptional product management, we want to hear from you.
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