Product Development Manager - Manchester, NH

Job Overview

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading strategic product development initiatives, overseeing the end-to-end process from ideation to market launch. This role demands a seasoned leader with a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong managerial skills. The Manager, Product Development will also be responsible for creating a customer‑centric environment, driving innovation, and aligning product strategies with market needs and organizational goals.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:

• Leading the strategic planning and execution of product development initiatives aligned with the company's objectives and market trends
• Developing and implementing strategies for product expansion, diversification, and optimization
• Foster strong working relationships across departments to ensure coordinated efforts and successful product delivery
• Allocate resources effectively, including budgets, personnel, and technologies, to support product development initiatives
• Utilizing project management methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor multiple product development projects concurrently
• Driving improvements in the product development process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to timelines
• Identifying potential risks and challenges in product development and implement strategies to mitigate them
• Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and facilitate skill development initiatives
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports on product performance, milestones, and achievements
• Fostering a customer‑centric approach with the team, leveraging customer feedback and insights to drive product

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Product Design, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in product development, with previous managerial or leadership experience (required)
• Proven track record of launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle (required)
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, resource allocation, and team management
• Capacity to manage budgets, timelines, and resources while ensuring high‑quality product delivery
• Ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies clearly and convincingly
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills to address challenges and make informed decisions in complex and dynamic product development environments
• Understanding of industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to product development within specific industries

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Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

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