director of product development

The Home Depot

<div>Position Purpose:
The Director of Product &amp; Engineering is responsible of framing and driving strategic Product and Engineering projects to support the growth of Private Brands. The Director also leads category level New Product Development opportunities and effectively leverages his/her team to support Merchandising and Product development. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
30% Growth - Develop and grow NPD category wide solutions by effectively apply Industrial and Design engineering resources working together with Product Development Merchants</li><li>
20% Leadership - Coach and develop by upgrading talent, develop associates and prepare the organization for growth</li><li>
20% Operations - Oversee and prioritize the development of Value Engineering Costing Models, Value Add and NPD work</li><li>
30% Strategy - Develop, coordinate and operationalized strategies to increase Product and Engineering support to enable PB growth</li></ul> 

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<ul><li>
This Position typically reports to VP Product and Engineering</li><li>
This Position has 5 Direct Reports</li></ul> 

Travel Requirements:<ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul> 

Physical Requirements:<ul><li>
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.</li></ul> 

Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
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Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation</li><li>
Demonstrated project management skills</li><li>
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences</li><li>
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul> 

Minimum Education:<ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul> 

Preferred Education:<ul><li>
No additional education</li></ul> 

Minimum Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
7</li></ul> 

Preferred Years of Work Experience:<ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul> 

Minimum Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Preferred Leadership Experience:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Certifications:<ul><li>
None</li></ul> 

Competencies:<ul><li>
Action Oriented</li><li>
Collaborates</li><li>
Plans and Aligns</li><li>
Balances Stakeholders</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Customer Focus</li><li>
Drives Results</li><li>
Resourcefulness</li></ul></div>

Director Product and Engineering

JP Group

Position OverviewThe Assistant to the Director of Product Planning plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of product development, launch coordination, and market analysis. This position provides comprehensive support in managing timelines, documentation, supplier coordination, and market intelligence bridging creative direction with commercial strategy.The role requires a proactive individual who can balance administrative precision with an analytical understanding of product trends, consumer preferences, and competitive activity in the global fragrance market.Key Responsibilities:1. Administrative &amp; Coordination Support<ul><li>Provide direct administrative and operational assistance to the Director of Product Planning.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, manage communication with internal teams and external suppliers.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for new and existing product lines, development stages, and approvals.</li><li>Prepare weekly status updates, minutes of meetings, and launch readiness reports.</li></ul>2. Product Development Assistance<ul><li>Support in preparing and updating Product Master Plans, SKU lists, and launch calendars.</li><li>Track progress of new fragrance development and packaging activities with R&amp;D, Design, and Production.</li><li>Follow up on fragrance briefs, prototype approvals, and artwork finalizations.</li><li>Assist in compiling product briefs, sample evaluations, and cost comparisons for management review.</li></ul>3. Market Research &amp; Trend Analysis<ul><li>Conduct ongoing market research on the latest perfume launches, packaging designs, and olfactory trends across global and regional markets.</li><li>Monitor competitor activities like pricing, packaging, storytelling, and promotional strategies and compile competitive benchmarking reports.</li><li>Prepare monthly &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Trending&rdquo; summaries highlighting hot-selling perfumes, new market entrants, and emerging scent profiles.</li><li>Present research insights to the Director and support in integrating market trends into future product plans.</li></ul>4. Supply Chain &amp; Production Coordination<ul><li>Liaise with Procurement, Production, and Warehousing to monitor material readiness and production schedules.</li><li>Track availability of bottles, caps, packaging components, and ensure readiness ahead of launch deadlines.</li><li>Update production trackers and communicate bottlenecks or delays to management promptly</li></ul>5. Data Management &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Maintain detailed databases for new and ongoing product launches.</li><li>Generate analytical reports covering launch timelines, sales trends, and lifecycle performance.</li><li>Coordinate with Retail and Sales teams to collect store-level insights on product performance.</li></ul>6. Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with Marketing for product storytelling, campaign briefs, and packaging communication.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance to ensure pricing, margin, and cost data are aligned with product targets.</li><li>Support internal review meetings with presentation materials and data analysis.</li></ul>7. Confidentiality &amp; Brand Integrity<ul><li>Handle all design-related data with utmost confidentiality.</li><li>Uphold the brand ethos, attention to detail, and commitment to quality and heritage.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Industrial Management.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in product coordination, market research, or merchandising (preferably in perfumes, cosmetics, or FMCG).</li><li>Familiarity with fragrance industry trends and global luxury brand positioning.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); ERP or data management systems knowledge preferred.</li><li>Excellent English communication; Arabic an advantage.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Strong analytical and research skills with an eye for market and design trends.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management abilities.</li><li>Strong coordination and cross-functional communication.</li><li>Creativity blended with commercial awareness.</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.</li><li>Interest and passion for perfumes, design, and luxury aesthetics.</li><li>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</li><li>Accuracy and timeliness of product development trackers.</li><li>Quality and relevance of market research reports and trend summaries.</li><li>Smooth coordination between product, marketing, and production teams.</li><li>Timely preparation of management reports and presentations.</li><li>Positive performance evaluation from the Director of Product Planning.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: BD400.000 - BD500.000 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Product Planning &amp; Development: 3 years (Required)</li><li>Perfumes &amp; Cosmetics Industry: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

Assistant to Director of Product Planning

University of Pennsylvania Health System

<div>Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. 
 
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? 
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Entity: Corporate</li><li>
Department: PennDnA Operations</li><li>
Location: Remote: Based out of 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA</li><li>
Hours: 8hr Days</li></ul>
Summary:
The Director of Product Management is instrumental in developing data-driven solutions that improve patient experience, enhance clinical quality, and optimize operations. The Director must be able to develop a deep understanding of internal customer needs to guide the development of innovative products and services.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Customer Insights: Work closely with the internal customers to understand their workflow, understand their usage, find opportunities for optimization, and grow technology engagement.</li><li>
Product Strategy: Propose and refine product strategies that align with the goals of Penn Medicine and address the specific needs of internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Feature Definition &amp; Prioritization: Define and prioritize product features based on customer feedback, market research, and strategic alignment.</li><li>
Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and collaboration, ensuring alignment throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li>
Resource &amp; Timeline Estimation: Estimate resource requirements and establish realistic timelines for product development, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.</li><li>
Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate potential vendors and assess build/buy options to support product development as necessary</li><li>
Roadmap Development: Contribute to the overall product roadmap for DTS, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives and initiatives</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships with DTS colleagues, including senior leaders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and services that meet user needs and organizational standards.</li><li>
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. Contribute to a culture of performance excellence. Actively seeks and applies feedback from others to strengthen capabilities.</li><li>
Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures</li><li>
Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization</li></ul>
Education or Equivalent Experience: 
<ul><li>
Bachelor of Arts or Science Business, Data Science, or other relevant field (Required)</li><li>
7+ years of Product Management and/ or software development experience (Required)</li><li>
Master of Arts or Science MBA, Data Science, or other relevant field (Preferred)</li><li>
2+ years' experience in healthcare data and analytics and AI (Preferred)</li></ul> 

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. 
 
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.</div>

Director of Product Management

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment

Director of Growth & Innovation Norwich (Hybrid) £100,000-£120,000 The Company A leading market intelligence and consultancy business supporting the global energy transition is seeking a Director of Growth & Innovation! With strong profitability and sustained double-digit growth, the company has built an outstanding reputation for delivering data-led insights and subscription-based products to over 400 international customers; now part of a global data and insights group, the business is entering its next phase, defined by innovation, AI-driven product development, and diversification beyond offshore markets. With a talented in-house research and technology team, this is a pivotal moment to shape the future direction of a trusted, market-leading brand! The Role As Director of Growth & Innovation, you will define and execute the company's strategy for new product development, diversification, and AI adoption. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll lead the end-to-end innovation roadmap: from concept and proof of concept through to market launch and commercial success. This is both a strategic and hands-on position; you'll identify high-value opportunities across new energy markets, lead cross-functional collaboration between research, technology, and sales, and ensure that innovation directly drives growth, profitability, and client impact. Here are some of your key responsibilities: <ul> <li>Define and deliver the innovation and growth strategy across products, data, and technology</li><li>Translate emerging opportunities into commercially viable data products and subscription services</li><li>Champion the integration of AI and automation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and product differentiation</li><li>Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with business and P&L goals</li><li>Build and mentor a high-performing, commercially minded innovation team</li><li>Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and commercial accountability</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to drive market expansion and new sector entry (e.g., onshore wind, solar, energy storage)</li></ul> Your Skills & Experience <ul> <li>Proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and profitability in a data, SaaS, or subscription-based business</li><li>Strategic leader with commercial acumen and experience managing P&L or product portfolios</li><li>Deep understanding of product development, data-driven innovation, and emerging AI applications</li><li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across research, technology, and commercial functions</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and scaling new products and business lines</li><li>Energy or renewables experience is beneficial but not essential</li></ul> How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page

Director of Growth & Innovation

MakeMyTrip

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 Function : Holidays
 
 
 Role : Holidays Product Development
 
 
 Level : Assistant Manager
 
 
 Reporting to : Associate Director - Holidays Product Development
 
 
 Location : Gurgaon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Function
 
 
 
 
 
 
 With a deep understanding of Indian consumers' travel preferences, the Holidays team offers a vast range of holiday packages for destinations across the world.
 
 
 MMT Holidays is a leading name in the leisure travel space, serving over 3 lakh passengers annually. Our offerings span both domestic and international markets, catering to travelers across more than 50 destinations. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences, we are a trusted choice for holiday packages.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Product Development Manager, you will be part of a whip-smart team responsible for driving and building innovative products to support growth and increase revenue business metrics for a particular destination.
 
 
 This is a high-impact role, where you will be responsible for the growth and success of the destination/category. The role encompasses managing critical metrics such as orders, GMV, and NPS, with the support of cross-functional teams, including marketing, revenue, and operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will you be doing:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Initiatives
 
 
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 Managing the entire product life cycle for your destination from planning to execution.
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 Building holiday product portfolio roadmap for geographical region / travel themes by understanding the latent demand.
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 Creating holiday travel products based upon consumer insights/needs, which would include various critical aspects like experience sought, average spending capacity, food and travel preferences etc.
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 Defining destination product vision and strategy and source market opportunities.
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 Owning destination revenue roadmap basis price benchmarking and cost optimization through supply advantage.
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 Collaboration
 
 
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 Collaborate and manage interaction with cross-functional teams to drive destination agenda with multiple functions like Sales, Contracting, Marketing, Finance etc.
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 Marketing Understanding
 
 
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 Evaluating market competition and positioning the product line to appeal to the relevant travelling cohort (Holiday Customers).
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 Qualification &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A master&rsquo;s degree from a reputed institute, along with 2 to 4 years of experience in managing a category within internet/ e-commerce/ travel organizations or a similar role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Success Factors For The Role
 
 
 
 
 
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 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
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 Ability to understand and derive insights from data leading to increased revenue and business improvement.
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 Enhancement of customer experience metrics such as Net Promoter Score
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Holidays Product Development

AFM - Association Française du Marketing

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. Sand. Sea. Sun. Does this sound dreamy? Well, this could be your reality! At Bondi Sands, we don't just bottle the Aussie summer, we create it. We are on the lookout for a visionary Director of Product & Innovation to shape the future of our global portfolio. Driving an innovation pipeline ahead of trends and before they hit the mainstream, you'll create products that set the standard on bathroom shelves (and in beach bags) worldwide. If you bring market leading commercial acumen, creative curiosity, and a growth mindset, this could be your next glow up! About the role As the Director of Product & Innovation, you will set the vision for the Product & Innovation Strategy across Bondi Sands globally, as we continue to grow our presence worldwide in the skin category. You will lead the end-to-end product development and innovation process, overseeing the creation of market leading products from inception and innovation through to implementation, while managing the long-term pipeline in line with the global market, consumer needs, sustainability, quality, compliance and regulatory requirements. Key areas of responsibility include: <ul> <li>Product & Innovation Strategy: lead the strategic Product & Innovation roadmap across the Bondi Sands portfolio, driving the innovation plan and translating trends, insights and market opportunities into actionable initiatives.</li> <li>Stage Gate & NPD Process: oversee the Stage Gate process by collaborating with other key stakeholders, driving transparency and efficiencies within the NPD/EPD process, prioritising key projects that elevate the brand.</li> <li>Innovation Pipeline & Future Thinking: Champion the innovation pipeline, monitor global trends and identify opportunities to create consumer-led market leading products.</li> <li>Team Development & Culture: Inspire, coach and develop our Product Innovation Project teams, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and an innovative environment</li> <li>Stakeholder & Supplier Management: build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and delivery of innovation objectives across all markets.</li> <li>Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company policies and ethical standards while promoting continuous improvement in processes, supplier engagements and NPD efficiency.</li> </ul> Our Ideal Candidate Success in the role will come from demonstrated experience, creative problem solving and the ability to build and maintain strong cross functional relationships across the global business. You will have confidence to lead conversations, and influence decision making, assisting teams to execute strategic innovation & product roadmap with excellence. Our ideal Director of Product & Innovation will have: <ul> <li>10+ years' experience within product development, ideally in the beauty market and suncare market</li> <li>Working knowledge of delivering NPD from concept to launch on time and on budget</li> <li>Solid experience working within a fast paced and agile NPD position</li> <li>Exceptional communicator with the ability to develop strong rapport and influences across team members, stakeholders and suppliers both globally and regionally</li> <li>Strong leadership capabilities including day to day management, strategic direction, managing escalated issues and driving team growth</li> <li>Process orientated, demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes or improve existing processes, to deliver outcomes</li> <li>Strong problem solver, the ability to be agile and find creative solutions to obstacles in PD process.</li> <li>Deep understanding of nuances of the global consumer and product offering to fuel the innovation pipeline, driving product enhancements and initiating product redesign projects</li> <li>Knowledge and awareness of consumer insights, local and global trends</li> </ul> About us Australian made, and globally loved, Bondi Sands offers an award-winning range of tanning, SPF, and skincare products to customers all around the world. The brands' glowing success is evident in its cult-like following and status of No.1 tanning brand in the world. We take pride in delivering a premium product to our customers and partnering with our retailers to extend our glow to the far corners (and bathrooms) of the world. Bondi Sands recently joined the Kao Corporation portfolio of brands who are a global leader in the FMCG industry, committed to providing care and enrichment to both people and the planet. With the backing of a 130 years of experience Kao Corporation are supporting the continued growth of Bondi Sands. This role will be based in our stunning Bondi HQ office in Port Melbourne, by the beach and is hybrid in nature (3/2 office-WFH split). You will join a team of passionate, hands on, dedicated employees who work collaboratively in an open space. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, great learning & development, paid parental leave, health & wellbeing initiatives & benefits, flexibility, free products, a glowing culture, and the rare opportunity to contribute your category expertise within a global market leading brand. Do you have what it takes? Apply now! Bondi Sands and Kao Corporation are committed to creating a diverse workplace that provides an equal opportunity for all. We value talent of diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage all to apply to become a part of our global journey. We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require any adjustments or support, please let us know in your application.

Director of Product & Innovation

Home Legend LLC

Home Legend proudly employs a diverse team of talented professionals who work passionately and collaboratively&mdash;embodying integrity, fostering global partnership, and driving strategic innovation to deliver exceptional value and lasting impact.We are currently seeking a Director of Research and Development with proven success in crafting and optimizing innovative and value-driven hard surface flooring solutions inspired by market insights, emerging technologies, supplier partnerships, ESG principles, and strategic growth objectives.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develops an efficient roadmap that supports Home Legend's R&amp;D process</li><li>Researches, monitors, and interprets key indicators of market movement, consumer demand, and competitor strategy</li><li>Proactively identifies and considers emerging technologies that enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and sustainability</li><li>Fosters cross-functional alignment between business growth objectives; considers quality, feasibility, and true return on investment</li><li>Leads teams through sourcing, physical evaluation, and production facilitation processes</li><li>Upholds environmental, social, and governance standards</li><li>Influences cross-functional teams to drive full product life cycles from concept through post-commercialization phases</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's in related field such as engineering, product design, or business</li><li>8+ years experience in product R&amp;D and/or product management in related industry such as hard surface flooring, building materials, or home improvement</li><li>In-depth hard surface flooring knowledge (e.g., hardwood, laminate, vinyl, SPC, WPC)</li><li>Extensive regulatory awareness (e.g., CARB, FloorScore, Prop 65, etc.)</li><li>Strong background working with overseas suppliers (e.g., Asia) to support U.S. markets</li><li>Consistent demonstration of proactive and sound business acumen</li></ul>For more information, visit https://www.homelegend.com.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>AD&amp;D insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Director of R&D - Hard Surface Flooring

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