Product development managers are in charge of the analysis and application of products to the general consumer market. Product development managers typically are host to an assortment of creative work-flows, thought processes and application systems. They are also expected to be capable of market analysis at high levels and to demonstrate mastery of critical thought processes. Product development managers must identify the need for a product on the current or near future market and also identify an outline in which the product can be created and delivered to the general populace; however, the specifics of these systems is not their concern. Product development managers are expected to be very flexible in their availability and willing to devote long hours of deliberation toward meeting the needs presented by consumers with the products in development. Product development managers are also expected to have adequate interpersonal skills as they will be working with other employees in virtually all situations. They are expected to have an understanding of current and past marketing trends as well as the economic insight to reasonably predict new ones. Product managers are also expected to have a very intimate understanding of promotional processes and advertising as well as their effect on the general public. Product managers are expected to also understand public relations and their relationship to forthcoming products as well as the current areas of interest in the rising market (e.g. environmentally friendly products). Product managers must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of information facilitation via these channels.
Product Development Manager Tasks
- Manage the product development project pipeline and assignment and prioritization of resources.
- Assist in scale up to commercialization.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop new business.
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