Assistant Product Manager
Core
Support the Product Development team by managing timelines, overseeing packaging execution, and generating insights to drive product strategy from concept to launch.
Role type
Assistant Product Manager (Product Development Support)
Builds
Physical retail products (crafts, framing, party supplies) and custom merchandise for Michaels stores.
Domain
Retail / Consumer Goods / Product Development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project timeline management, packaging execution coordination, PLM system data entry, trademark and customs compliance review, sample conversion review, competitive market analysis
Preferred skills
PLM system familiarity, packaging design understanding, consumer insights research
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Responsibilities
Track and report product development timelines; coordinate packaging execution and visual assets; upload product data to PLM systems; review trademark and customs compliance; manage conversion sample reviews; conduct competitive shopping analysis and compile market insights
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC