Senior Manager, Product Development

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees the product development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization for various bedding products, including pillows, mattress pads and protectors, sheets, and comforters.
• Utilizes existing knowledge of bedding products to inform product design, construction, and manufacturing, while continually elevating product knowledge.
• Studies industry trends, researches new technologies, partners with suppliers, and collaborates with Marketing and Merchandising teams to develop innovation.
• Builds, issues, and maintains tech packs used to secure accurate costing from component and finished goods suppliers.
• Initiates quoting, sampling, and quality testing activities, including prototyping and review of fabric, design, and fiber or fill options.
• Works with the sample team, Quality Control, and suppliers to ensure initial and production samples meet design and performance requirements.
• Ensures revisions and corrective actions are addressed as needed to maintain compliance with product standards.
• Presents Product Development in product launch meetings to ensure on-time delivery.
• Tracks PP and TOP samples and addresses issues in a timely manner.
• Utilizes understanding of cost drivers to optimize product performance and margin for domestically manufactured and imported products.
• Oversees quote requests, ensuring accuracy of costs, volumes, and other details provided to the Pricing team.
• Partners with Sales, Merchandising, Packaging, Engineering, Sourcing, and other teams to analyze price files and support margin targets.
• Works with cross-functional partners including China and El Salvador teams to identify and drive margin improvement initiatives.
• Leads retailer specific development as assigned, supporting domestic and international customers including Mass, Club, eCommerce, Off Price, and other trade channels.
• Provides product recommendations for sales opportunities in partnership with Merchandising and Product Development leadership.
• Leads cross functional meetings and tracks projects by customer.
• Supports Digital Transformation initiatives by developing expertise in Centric PLM.
• Works closely with IT and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement in PLM functionality.
• Supports integration of Centric PLM with Salesforce CRM and other systems.

  Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Project Management, or related field
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in home textile or apparel Product Development
  • Experience with Centric PLM or similar Product Lifecycle Management systems preferred
  • Ability to lead by establishing clear objectives and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize responsibilities across multiple projects
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and operational rigor
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain urgency, and work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner, influence, and drive alignment across teams
  • Experience collaborating with global teams and external suppliers
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment
  • Curious, continuous improvement mindset