EU remote
Product Development Manager
About this role
Product Development Manager Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Employment Type: Full-time Industry: E-commerce About the Role We are looking for a Product Development Manager to join our client, an established company in the e-commerce industry. This role will lead the development of new physical products from concept to commercialization, ensuring products align with market trends, customer needs, brand direction, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Portfolio Planning Develop product strategies aligned with business and brand objectives. Translate product strategies into quarterly Product Development Roadmaps across product lines. Lead New Product Development (NPD), including new series, bundles, collections, and product line extensions. Identify portfolio expansion opportunities based on market research, consumer trends, and business potential.
Prioritize product development initiatives based on commercial potential, execution capabilities, and available resources. Manage the product lifecycle from development through post-launch improvement. Market & Consumer Insights Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior across the US and European markets . Track relevant e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and TikTok Shop , particularly within Art & Craft, DIY, and Activity Kits categories.
Research new materials, production methods, and product finishing techniques. Build and manage an innovation pipeline. Translate market and customer insights into new product opportunities and clear product directions. Product Concept Development Develop frameworks and processes for product concept development. Evaluate and validate product concepts before moving into development. Ensure product concepts meet requirements for customer experience, functionality, quality, cost, timeline, and manufacturability .
Product Development Management Own the end-to-end product development process, including Research, Ideation, Brief, Design, Prototyping, Sampling, Validation, and Launch . Establish quality and testing criteria at each stage of development. Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously. Maintain product specifications and documentation. Develop and monitor project timelines, milestones, resource plans, and quality standards.