Senior Manager Product Development

Senior Product Development Manager

A senior product development manager will manage two or more categories of new product development projects from line plan or initial concept to product launch, coordinating with cross‑functional counterparts to facilitate timely product introductions.

• Day‑to‑day management of the PD calendar, meetings and tasks.
• Build calendar in Excel.
• Research trends and materials for future markets.
• Pull related materials for review at the beginning of each market.
• Oversee and partner with Associate Manager / Coordinator on day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Review & approve related PD calendars across all brands under the pillar with guidance from VP / Director.
• Monitor project status for brand/category to identify and mitigate risks.
• Answer Backbone communication daily for all markets/seasons.
• Update Backbone dates and keep current.
• Utilize strong planning skills and collaborate with VP / Director to ensure no overlap or conflict between pillar brands.
• Plan and balance capacity for bottleneck resources within and across pillars.
• Review existing calendars and new product plan requests.
• Identify design‑specific capacity issues in partnership with the Design counterpart.
• Ensure continuity of message and intent through collaboration with Design, Brand and Supply Chain counterparts.
• Balance project priorities of aesthetics, cost and timeline.
• Involve appropriate management when conflicts arise.
• Monitor milestone timelines to ensure adherence to schedule.
• Work with Director and other key stakeholders to solve open issues and identify impact of milestone changes on the total timeline.
• Coordinate PD milestone approvals.
• Lead the structure and flow of key milestone‑related meetings (costing, prototype, etc.).
• Speak to PD and FE/CH Feedback.
• Attend licensor meetings when applicable.
• Ensure that all physical and data requirements are present at external meetings (samples, specs, components, pro forma paperwork).
• Review costing/gross margin and present to the brand.
• Oversee prototype management with Jr. Manager / Coordinator.
• Review all incoming prototypes, check BB for FE/CH comments, and validate prototypes against spec packs.
• Maintain accurate project plan and status documentation with Jr. Manager / Coordinator.
• Create and consolidate meeting notes, and provide clear direction in BB to the global team throughout the development process.
• Ensure adherence to departmental standard.
• Update GM spreadsheet.
• Analyze and report KPIs for brand/category.
• Identify root cause of issues.
• Partner with VP / Director to lead improvement initiatives to continually improve KPIs.
• Document brand‑specific quality and aesthetic standards for reference use.
• Keep standards current in partnership with FE/CH and Design Partners.
• Manage and develop all direct reports.
• Create career path and provide regular feedback.
• Follow ADR process as provided by HR in close partnership with VP / Director.

• Minimum 5 years of service‑related experience in a similar position, including a minimum of 3 years in jewelry.
• College degree required.
• Up‑to‑date with market trends.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end product development process.
• Knowledge of technical watch/jewelry construction.
• Knowledge of manufacturers and processes.
• Knowledge of brands / product lines.
• Strong project‑management skills.
• Self‑starter.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and thorough.
• Analytical decision‑making skills.
• Strong, concise and clear communication and presentation skills.
• High energy / strong work ethic.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and problems from a product and process perspective.
• Multi‑tasker.
• Thrives on pressure and deadlines.
• Travel as required.

Base salary range: $85,000 – $98,000 per year. This may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits include:

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Dismemberment & Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• 401(k)
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Legal Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Watch Accommodations/Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays

Direct applicants only – no agencies.

Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.