Product Manager - Plush

As the Product Manager, you will drive the technical development and execution of dynamic product portfolios from initial conception all the way to global distribution! You will serve as the central hub for our cross-functional teams, assessing the viability of new products while ensuring they meet strict quality standards, tight deadlines, and target budgets. By seamlessly navigating complex development cycles and anticipating industry trends, you will ensure our end products captivate consumers and align with our strategic business goals.

Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Lead the end-to-end technical development and execution of assigned product portfolios from initial concept through to mass production and shipping

Establish, monitor, and update comprehensive project plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams to determine tasks, milestones, resources, and final ship dates

Partner with global operations and Asia product managers to streamline communication, onboard new factories, and proactively resolve development issues

Identify and anticipate potential risks prior to each development milestone while escalating red flags to management with defined resolution plans

Use advanced verification techniques to manage changes in project scope and schedule while finding creative ways to expedite critical approvals

Ensure the item master is consistently accurate and updated with critical factory information, product dimensions, and UPC codes

Maintain all key product development and project management documents daily while preparing detailed weekly status reports for leadership

Support continuous improvement initiatives by defining and streamlining distribution processes to hit tight time frames

• Perform other duties as assigned

5+ years of relevant project management or product development experience within the consumer goods industry

Proven track record of successfully managing long and short-term projects while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite with effective planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and build productive cross-functional relationships

High attention to detail with the capacity to define problems, collect data, determine root causes, and drive team-based resolutions

A self-motivated, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a highly related field is a plus

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

Hands-on experience with plastics, materials, and global manufacturing processes

Prior experience in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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