Woof · 1 month ago
Product Development Project Manager
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expWoof is building the next great American pet brand, focusing on innovative product design for pet care. They are seeking a driven Product Development Project Manager to oversee innovation and new product launch initiatives, ensuring timely execution and collaboration across departments.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageMarketplacePetRetail
Responsibilities
Build reliable product execution plans including realistic timetables for design, testing, sampling, and production
Efficiently advance key PD projects by directing key stakeholders to ensure on-track progress
Liaising with Woof’s external suppliers for product sampling, testing, and manufacturing scale-up
Bridging the design & creative departments for efficient packaging execution
Coordinating design revisions as needed to deliver top quality products
Reporting to leadership on project timing, progress and potential obstacles. Independently identifying & proposing solutions to said obstacles as they come up
Working cross functionally with Woof’s internal departments - i.e. sales, marketing, ops, etc. - to make sure PD needs are assigned to the proper parties
Creating and maintaining project and product documentation
See new dog products to fruition: work with our in-house design team on concepts, hand off tech pack & related assets to manufacturers & provide fill-in information as needed, report key project attributes (pricing, lead time, obstacles) to leadership, implement revisions with the design team as needed, bring creative & design together for product/project kickoffs, engage opps for order planning then hand off all deliverables for final purchasing
Work with sales on in-store marketing collateral including displays, signage, and more. Identify key project specs & shepherd to Woof departments as appropriate. Liaise between internal departments (design/creative) and suppliers to make sure key timelines are met. Hand off all purchasing assets to opps when ready
Engage outside contractors as needed to support key PD initiatives
Engage suppliers for projects including sending out RFQs, managing samples, identifying blockers, and reporting suggested paths forward to leadership
Field inbound product & development requests from internal team members. Engage the proper stakeholders & prioritize tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in CPG execution
Familiarity with standard manufacturing processes (extrusion, molding, packaging development, consumables manufacturing, etc.)
A rich understanding of how manufacturing & design details impact the greater organization (impacting ops, sales, etc.)
Experience working in a fast-paced, innovative environment to bring new products to market
Being a team player with a strong bias for action
Excellent initiative to preempt & resolve obstacles before they emerge
Adaptability & excellent organizational skills
Creative problem solving
Build reliable product execution plans including realistic timetables for design, testing, sampling, and production
Efficiently advance key PD projects by directing key stakeholders to ensure on-track progress
Liaising with Woof's external suppliers for product sampling, testing, and manufacturing scale-up
Bridging the design & creative departments for efficient packaging execution
Coordinating design revisions as needed to deliver top quality products
Reporting to leadership on project timing, progress and potential obstacles
Independently identifying & proposing solutions to obstacles as they come up
Working cross functionally with Woof's internal departments - i.e. sales, marketing, ops, etc
Creating and maintaining project and product documentation
3-5+ years of product development experience in CPG with a successful track record of bringing new products to life
Performance Mindset: Strong analytical skills with a bias for action
A willingness to move fast & think strategically - especially in the context of a fast-moving, omnichannel startup
Collaborative team member with excellent communication skills and a work ethic that motivates the entire team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear & concise team reports
Skilled in project management software, such as Asana and/or Smartsheet
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, MS Excel, Google workspace applications
Preferred
Experience with injection molding, silicone molding, consumable manufacturing, and packaging development is a plus
Have worked in the pet industry
Are a dog parent
Benefits
Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)
Flexible PTO Policy
Comprehensive benefits package
Employer sponsored 401K
Company
Woof
Woof is an online marketplace for pet toys, leashes, harnesses, and food products.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.69M2023-02-08Series Unknown· $1.69M
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