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New Product Development Manager
Niagara Falls, ON · ManufacturingNew Product Development (NPD) Manager – Hardware (Program Manager)
📍 Location: Niagara Region, ON (On-Site) – Relocation Assistance Available!
🏭 Industry: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
💰 Salary: $100K - $110K + 15% Bonus & Incentives
About the Role:
Our client, a leading consumer goods company based in Niagara Falls, ON, seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Manager – Hardware to join our exceptionally talented and collaborative team in the Niagara Falls area. Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will lead the NPD team and oversee the entire hardware product development cycle — from ideation and design to market launch and post-launch evaluation.
In this role, you’ll combine strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and strong vendor management to deliver innovative consumer electronics under well-known brands. You’ll champion process improvements, foster cross-functional collaboration, and help drive the company’s growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
If you’re a proactive leader who thrives on developing people, managing complex projects, and bringing great products to market, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Skills:
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
✅ 7–10 years’ experience in product development within consumer goods (mandatory); electronics experience is an asset
✅ 5–7 years of experience managing and developing product development teams, including performance reviews and mentorship
✅ Proven success managing multiple NPD projects with a structured process (Stage-Gate or equivalent)
✅ Strong background working with OEM/ODM manufacturers and factories
✅ Excellent negotiation, leadership, and critical thinking skills
✅ Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
✅ Proficiency using project management software (e.g., ClickUp)
✅ E-commerce experience is desirable
✅ Willingness to travel internationally (North America, Asia, Europe) 2–4 times annually and attend industry trade shows
📍 Location: Niagara Region, ON (On-Site) – Relocation Assistance Available!
🏭 Industry: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
💰 Salary: $100K - $110K + 15% Bonus & Incentives
About the Role:
Our client, a leading consumer goods company based in Niagara Falls, ON, seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Manager – Hardware to join our exceptionally talented and collaborative team in the Niagara Falls area. Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will lead the NPD team and oversee the entire hardware product development cycle — from ideation and design to market launch and post-launch evaluation.
In this role, you’ll combine strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and strong vendor management to deliver innovative consumer electronics under well-known brands. You’ll champion process improvements, foster cross-functional collaboration, and help drive the company’s growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
If you’re a proactive leader who thrives on developing people, managing complex projects, and bringing great products to market, we want to hear from you!
- Oversee the full NPD lifecycle using a structured Stage-Gate process, from concept through launch and post-launch analysis.
- Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, milestones, and deliverables are consistently met.
- Maintain and update project trackers, schedules, and dashboards for clear visibility and reporting to stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally as the key R&D stakeholder in the product launch process, addressing roadblocks quickly and proactively.
- Review and consolidate all project documentation to ensure accuracy and timely progression through each development stage.
- Drive adoption of project management tools (e.g., ClickUp) to standardize processes and improve accountability.
- Identify, onboard, and manage OEMs, ODMs, component suppliers, and external engineering partners to support development goals.
- Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial vendor relationships.
- Monitor vendor performance for timely delivery, quality compliance, and alignment with project timelines.
- Travel internationally (2–4 times per year) to meet partners, visit factories, and attend key trade shows.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance project tracking, reporting, and automation.
- Support departmental and corporate goals through additional tasks and cross-functional collaboration as needed.
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
✅ 7–10 years’ experience in product development within consumer goods (mandatory); electronics experience is an asset
✅ 5–7 years of experience managing and developing product development teams, including performance reviews and mentorship
✅ Proven success managing multiple NPD projects with a structured process (Stage-Gate or equivalent)
✅ Strong background working with OEM/ODM manufacturers and factories
✅ Excellent negotiation, leadership, and critical thinking skills
✅ Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office
✅ Proficiency using project management software (e.g., ClickUp)
✅ E-commerce experience is desirable
✅ Willingness to travel internationally (North America, Asia, Europe) 2–4 times annually and attend industry trade shows
Job # 16611272
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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