Senior Manager Product Development
Core
Managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle for jewelry and watch categories, from initial concept to product launch, ensuring alignment between design, supply chain, and brand strategy.
Role type
Senior Manager, Product Development
Builds
New product lines and collections for luxury watch and jewelry brands
Domain
Luxury Goods / Watch & Jewelry Industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end product development process management, Technical watch/jewelry construction knowledge, Manufacturer and process knowledge, Project management, Capacity planning, Risk mitigation, KPI analysis, Root cause analysis, Team management, Negotiation
Preferred skills
Market trend analysis, Aesthetic and quality standard definition, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic planning
Technologies
Excel, Backbone (project management system)
Responsibilities
Manage PD calendar and project milestones, Oversee prototype management and spec compliance, Balance project priorities of aesthetics, cost, and timeline, Monitor milestone timelines and mitigate risks, Lead key milestone meetings, Manage and develop direct reports, Analyze and report KPIs for brand/category
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities