Job Title: Product Strategy Manager
Location: New York, NY 10018 (Hybrid)
Duration: 4+ Months Contract on W2
Job Description:
We are looking for a Product Strategy Manager that will handle all aspects of the strategy and development process. The ideal candidate is adaptable, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and work well with cross-functional teams. Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Line Management:
o Upkeep of product catalogs
o Technical line sheet for license
o General upkeep of PLM data integrity
o Collection training tools
o Support on all product development milestones
• Reporting
o Pull information from data systems (including monthly reports)
o Upper management report preparation (requires high level of accuracy)
o Product reviews
o Competitive market deep dives
o Ad-hoc analysis
• Material Management:
o Assist with new material development
o Assist organizing samples
o Assist in maintaining the integrity of the material libraries
o Preparation for meetings (IE: placing sketches on boards, preparing color forms, preparing prototype kick-off forms, printing materials for meetings)
Specific Skills Needed: Top 3-5 mandatory and/or minimum requirements
- Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail oriented. Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent communications, organizational, presentation and project management skills
- Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point
Top 3-5 desirable attributes/qualifications?
- Licensing experience
- Product development experience in accessory industry
- Knowledgeable in product briefs creation for cross-functional teams (R&D, technical, licensor, design) outlining strategies, positioning, concept, and inspiration
- knowledgeable on aesthetic aspects of product development Required levels/ Years of
Experience education – discuss whether there is flexibility 1-3 years of experience Reason for request (Example: project base, staff augmentation, replacement or other).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S/B.A. degree in Merchandising management and/or Product Development
- 3+ years experience work experience
- Previous experience with reporting, recruiting, and data analysis
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Applications
- Adaptability and flexibility to both work individually as well as within a team
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Excellent teamwork, verbal and written communication (including the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms), as well as project and time management skills are essential.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
Experience:
- Line Management: 3 years (Required)
- Data analysis skills: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Suite: 5 years (Required)
- AD-HOC: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10018 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018
