Do you have a passion for products Do you have proven analytical capabilities exceptional communication project management skills and the ability to multitask and thrive in a fastpaced environment If yes we need you in the Private Label business. The Global Hardlines Private Label team is looking for a customerobsessed Global Product Development Manager to help drive one of the most exciting categories at . In this role you will be responsible for creating the roadmap for your owned product category at a global level (NA EU and JP) define the features and value proposition of each (physical) product and bring the product vision to life by developing and launching the new products ontime and ontarget.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be passionate about products have strong product development skills as well as outstanding project management abilities. They should also feel comfortable dealing with ambiguity driving stakeholder engagement and working in a very entrepreneurial environment. The Global Product Development Manager should be able to interact with and influence multiple teams across the organization (Globally).
Traits of success:
Understand market trends customer needs to define and prioritize product development focus for coming 3yrs
Ability to dive deep on data metrics across regions to develop product development line plan
Ability to make tradeoff for proper prioritization setting between global vs. region between speed vs. quality
Manage product lifecycle from ideation through commercialization.
Be a smart hardworking and creative person who loves products loves solving difficult problems and getting it done on time.
Be comfortable collaborating and influencing team members including business managers sourcing legal patent social compliance and product compliance.
Be responsible for building and executing on new initiatives and roadmaps each year.
Partner with country teams to launch products globally.
Have the technical aptitude to quickly grasp complex technical issues and communicate directly with technical teams.
Fulltime position may require national and international travel up to 25 of the time over the course of a year along with the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform regular movements including sitting standing walking pushing pulling squatting bending and reaching.
A day in the life
Identifying new product development opportunities for our brands
Developing the product roadmap and bringing to market new products Globally
Identify process enhancement opportunities and drive intervention
About the team
The mission of Hardlines Private Brands (HPB) is to build the most trusted and loved brands on Amazon improving the customer experience and driving incremental profit for Amazon. We deliver a product assortment that offers incremental value for customers in terms of sustainability reliability safety availability price and speed compared to competitive products which reinforces Amazons low pricehigh value perception and drives repeat store visits. We drive growth and profitability by clearly communicating to our customers through a streamlined brand which gives a clear signal to customers that they can buy with confidence making faster and easier purchase decisions amidst the vast array of similar products sold in Amazons stores.
5 years of product or program management product marketing business development or technology experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
Experience with end to end product delivery
Experience as a product manager or owner
Experience owning technology products
Masters degree or equivalent
7 years of product or program management product marketing business development or technology experience
Multilocation cross time zone working experience
Experience managing a P&L
Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
Competence with SQL (basic queries)
Exceptional communication analytical and problemsolving skills
Knowledge of Ecommerce
Experience within a consumer goods/retail company
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.