Product Development Manager: Additional Products
Core
Own the Additional Products category end-to-end, shaping concepts, delivering launches, and managing the product pipeline for food and non-food items.
Role type
Senior Product Development Manager (NPD Lead)
Builds
Physical pet food and non-food products (wellness, gifting) for Butternut Box and Marro brands
Domain
Pet food and FMCG
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical products
Required skills
Product roadmap planning, third-party manufacturer management, recipe and specification development, factory trial leadership, sensory and stability testing interpretation, claim substantiation, cost analysis, team management, compliance management
Preferred skills
Experience in food, FMCG, or pet categories, experience with both food and non-food products
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Shape the long-term product pipeline and prioritize development based on market opportunity; Develop new product opportunities through market and competitor insight; Lead reformulations and decide on product lifecycle management; Partner with third-party manufacturers to bring new products to market; Own product development from concept through launch and post-launch review; Manage the additional products team and direct reports; Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on pricing, forecasting, and branding; Ensure product compliance with legislation and internal standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management responsibilities
