Senior Manager Product Development Job Paramus area,New Jersey USA,Management

Senior Product Development Manager

At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We invite you to come share in our success. Our people are the corner stone of our business - we invite you to grow your career with us.

The Senior Product Development Manager manages two or more categories of new product development projects from line plan or initial concept to product launch. This role will communicate and coordinate with cross-functional counterparts to facilitate timely product introductions.

Responsibilities:

Day-to-day management of the PD calendar, meetings and tasks
Research trends and materials for future markets
Oversee and partner with Associate Manager / Coordinator on the day-to-day responsibilities
Review & Approve related PD calendars across all brands under pillar with guidance of VP /Director
Monitor project status for brand/category to identify and mitigate risks
Work with VP/ Director to plan and balance capacity for bottleneck resources within and across pillars
Continuously partner with Design, Brand and Supply Chain counterparts to ensure continuity of message and intent
Balance project priorities of aesthetics, cost and timeline
Monitor milestone timelines to ensure adherence to schedule
Coordination of PD milestone approvals
Oversee Prototype Management with Jr. Manager/coordinator
Maintain accurate project plan and status documentation with Jr. Manager/Coordinator
Analyze and report KPIs for brand/category
Ensure documentation of Brand specific quality and aesthetic standards for reference use.
Manage and Develop all direct reports

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of service related experience in a similar position (with minimum of 3 years experience 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 required
Self-starter
Flexible with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in 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

Salary and Benefits :

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $98,000 per year. Base salary is determined by individualized factors such as experience and market location. Depending on company and individual performance, this position also may be eligible for an annual bonus.

As a benefit eligible position, this role enjoys access to our 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 and Company Paid Holidays!

Benefits described above are subject to change and/or may be modified at the Company's discretion based on business needs or applicable laws.

Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS®, LACOSTE®, and CALVIN KLEIN® watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States.

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.