Product Development Manager - San Diego, CA

$155,000 - $165,000/Yr

Impact Housing - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Product Development Manager at Impact Housing is a key role responsible for leading the creation and enhancement of standardized residential units. This position requires a blend of strategic vision and tactical execution, focusing on aligning product offerings with business objectives while navigating the complexities of product lifecycles. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing insights from various stakeholders to drive product innovation and ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely market delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Articulating product vision and strategy alignment with Impact Housing's business objectives and market trends.
• Conducting market research to identify customer needs and product opportunities.
• Continuously analyzing competitive offerings in Southern California and around the country to inform and inspire product innovation.
• Developing and managing product roadmaps, timelines, and budgets.
• Overseeing design, prototyping, and testing phases to ensure product specifications are met.
• Collaborating with internal teams to optimize product quality and manufacturability.
• Implementing agile methodologies and best practices to enhance product development processes.
• Working with branding, marketing, and leasing teams to develop go-to-market strategies and fine-tune product positioning and brand messaging.
• Monitoring product performance post-launch and incorporating feedback into future development.
• Managing stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on product progress and milestones to corporate leadership, investors, and other key groups.
• Establishing the strategic direction of the company's product development operations; executing this strategy in collaboration with company leadership.
• Overseeing the product process from development through production; proactively addressing and solving any issues and risks that arise.
• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting product, program, and process costs.
• Maintaining knowledge in developing trends and technologies in the industry.

Requirements

• At least ten years of experience in a product development role.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve business processes and practices to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify and implement best practices and continual performance measurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and product development software.
• Proficient with the financial tools required to make estimates, business forecasts, and strategic decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Smartsheet, Project Sight, and QuickBooks preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $155,000 - $165,000 depending on experience.
• Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HAS.
• Competitive Bonus.
• Vacation.
• Sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Ownership of company equity.
• 401K Retirement Plan.