Product Delivery Manager

Job Details:

Company:
Watson Furniture Group – Poulsbo, WA

Salary Range: $110,000 – $145,000 per annum

This Product Delivery Manager will partner closely with the Product Strategy (Discovery) and Order Engineering teams, serving as the owner of the Product Delivery function. The role leads the operational delivery of New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring products move successfully from development to launch.

The role is on‑site at The Orchard, our Pacific Northwest workplace in Poulsbo, Washington.

• Lead the execution and delivery of new product introduction efforts from concept through launch
• Own product development timelines, milestones, and launch readiness
• Drive accountability across teams to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Identify risks early and proactively adjust plans to maintain commitments
• Coordinate deliverables across Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, Design, and Sales teams

• Manage complex cross‑functional project schedules and dependencies
• Coordinate work streams for the Discovery and Delivery teams
• Ensure projects move forward with clarity, urgency, and structure
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and remove roadblocks
• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and key decisions

• Ensure products are properly validated before release into production
• Coordinate prototyping and feasibility studies throughout development
• Partner with Operations to ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with production capabilities
• Help define initial product quality standards and launch readiness expectations
• Support initial supplier specification and qualification in partnership with Purchasing and Sourcing
• Ensure products are not just designed well — but can be built efficiently and consistently at scale

• Oversee creation and curation of product data required for launch
• Lead and support the internal product data and configuration functions
• Ensure product structures, configurations, and launch deliverables are accurate and complete across systems
• Coordinate deliverables related to ERP systems, CET, CAP, SPEC, CIL, Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch Up

• Own launch readiness across all internal Watson teams
• Ensure product engineering, product data, quoting tools, training, supplier readiness, and manufacturing deliverables are completed on time
• Coordinate handoff of all required deliverables related to new product introduction
• Ensure teams across Manufacturing, Customer Experience, Sales, Scheduling, and Operations are prepared to support launch

• Coordinate internal product training and launch communication activities
• Ensure internal teams understand product functionality, configuration, and operational impacts
• Support the transition from development into operational ownership

• Lead and support a team of approximately 6–8 contributors across product data, configuration, and launch support functions
• Create structure, accountability, and clarity within the team
• Help prioritize work and maintain focus against launch timelines
• Support team development and continuous improvement

• 5–10+ years of experience in product development, NPI, project management, or manufacturing operations
• Experience managing complex cross‑functional timelines and deliverables
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams
• Understanding of product launch readiness, manufacturability, and production processes
• Experience coordinating prototyping, testing, or feasibility validation efforts
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving accountability
• Familiarity with ERP systems, configuration tools, or product data management processes
• Preferred: experience in commercial furniture, manufacturing, or durable goods industries
• Preferred: experience with Inventor, CET, or AutoCAD

• Someone who thrives on organization, timelines, and follow‑through
• Someone who can hold teams accountable while maintaining strong working relationships
• Someone who brings structure and clarity to complex work
• Someone who understands that execution matters just as much as ideas
• Someone who sees risks early and proactively works through them
• Someone who knows how to motivate teams and maintain momentum
• Someone who can keep projects moving without needing to own every technical answer
• Someone who believes details matter — especially when launching something new

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Profit sharing program
• Extensive healthcare plans
• A fun, challenging, and engaging culture
• Pride and satisfaction in manufacturing tangible, well‑built products