Associate Product Manager

Dynabrade, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and abrasive tools is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Management team.

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of product strategies, managing project timelines, and contributing to cross‑functional initiatives across the product lifecycle. Working closely with other Product Managers and the Global Manager – Product Development to build the expertise needed to grow into a full Product Manager. Assists with requirements gathering, product data management, and stakeholder communication while increasing ownership of defined product areas and projects.

The Associate collaborates directly with cross‑functional partners including Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing.

• Market Research:
  Assist in researching local and global markets to identify key competitors, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Roadmap Contribution:
  Support the development and maintenance of product roadmaps in partnership with Product Managers and the Global Manager – Product Development.
• Requirements Gathering:
  Translate product concepts and stakeholder feedback into documented product specifications and requirements.
• Financial Analysis:
  Assist in conducting profitability analyses by segment, hierarchy, and SKU to support product rationalization efforts.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Collect and integrate market and user feedback to inform product refinements and ongoing development.

• Timeline Support:
  Monitor project milestones throughout the product lifecycle and assist Product Managers in maintaining project schedules to ensure on‑time delivery.
• PIM Administration:
  Serve as a contributor to the Product Information Management system, executing individual and mass data updates to maintain accuracy across digital sales channels and partner portals.
• Attribute Research:
  Research technical tool specifications to fulfill requests for new product attributes from external partners.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Proactively communicate project status and critical developments to relevant stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

• Launch Support:
  Assist in preparing and delivering cross‑functional launch presentations, helping to translate technical specifications into a clear product narrative.
• Commercial Assistance:
  Provide product knowledge and technical expertise to support the development of sales tools and marketing collateral.
• In‑Field Research:
  Conduct field tests, site visits, and end‑user call to gather product intelligence; attend major trade shows to represent the brand.
• Review promotional materials to ensure continuity in product line strategy and consistent messaging.

• Written | Oral Communication- clear and informative; presents numerical data effectively, speaks clearly and persuasively in situations; strong group presentation skills; participative in meetings.
• Mechanical Aptitude- able to understand, apply, and work with concepts, systems, and tools.
• Customer Service- manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback; responds to requests for service; meets commitments.
• Planning - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
• Mentorship:
  Work closely with Product Managers and the Global Manager – Product Development to build expertise in product strategy, project management, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build effective working relationships with Engineering,…