Product Manager

This role is located in our office in Laguna CAAbout Us:U Brands is a California based company obsessed with bringing design innovation and productivity together. We know that people dont just work from the office anymore sometimes its the kitchen table or even that coffee shop with the really good lattes and we need tools that will help keep us inspired anywhere our work takes us. We are driven to creating those tools making useful products that are versatile and Summary:The Product Manager is responsible for the full product life cycle within the assigned product category. Direct the development of new products product improvements and changes to products to include design production method packaging labeling and Duties & Responsibilities:Drive the new product development process for assigned product categories as well as explore opportunities in new and create the product roadmap for assigned categories including prioritization based on business impact and growth and analyze market conditions competitors and consumer trends to evaluate feasibility of new product ideas to senior leadership for approvalDetermine product specifications outlining key requirements for the the production development schedule working with suppliers to ensure production deadlines are status updates internally with appropriate groups (design marketing data management etc) related to with engineering design marketing supply chain regarding all matters concerning product development improvements or collaboratively with internal groups to ensure the creation of new item set up numbers including costs dimensions packaging UPC and other important and finalize details on product and approve samples for potential suppliers and evaluate proposals/quotes for cost price delivery; negotiate with suppliers to ensure most cost effective and lead weekly product ideation meetings with designers to brainstorm new product and implement changes in product that effect production and ongoing profit/loss analysis on assigned products. Suggest and implement improvement strategies including pricing packaging and product copy for packaging collateral and log copy with marketing and design teams on marketing campaigns including securing samples for photography and other marketing product line for products that are obsolete or no longer in demand creating a plan to sunset individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the degree of 3 years experience in product or project managementCustomer goods product development experience a plusPrevious experience supervising or managing staff MS Office skillsExcellent written communication and copywriting skillsStrong presentation and influencing skills to gain support for product development ideas from senior level organizational and planning skillsAddition to detailStrong analytical skillsAbility to manage projects across multiple teams and to work in a fast-paced problem-solving :Marketing skills:Product managers should be able to oversee the marketing side of product development which includes product promotion market research creativity and skills:In order to effectively analyze data product managers need to have strong analytical skills to use market data for the benefit of their product in regard to strategy development and management skills:Product managers should have strong time management skills in order to meet product -solving skills:If issues arise during the product development process its important to have strong problem-solving skills to reach a solution with skills:As a product manager its important to be able to effectively communicate and influence several skills:Product managers need to have strong technical skills to analyze data and manage the WORK SCHEDULE- 3/days in office and 2/days work from homeEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Salary Range: $62000-$82775