Product Development Manager

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# Product Development Manager > Qode · Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-11 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description **Product Development Manager** **Location:** Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam **Employment Type:** Full-time **Industry:** E-commerce **About the Role** We are looking for a **Product Development Manager** to join our client, an established company in the e-commerce industry. This role will lead the development of new physical products from concept to commercialization, ensuring products align with market trends, customer needs, brand direction, and business objectives. **Key Responsibilities** **Product Strategy & Portfolio Planning** - Develop product strategies aligned with business and brand objectives. - Translate product strategies into quarterly Product Development Roadmaps across product lines. - Lead New Product Development (NPD), including new series, bundles, collections, and product line extensions. - Identify portfolio expansion opportunities based on market research, consumer trends, and business potential. - Prioritize product development initiatives based on commercial potential, execution capabilities, and available resources. - Manage the product lifecycle from development through post-launch improvement. **Market & Consumer Insights** - Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior across the **US and European markets**. - Track relevant e-commerce platforms including **Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and TikTok Shop**, particularly within **Art & Craft, DIY, and Activity Kits** categories. - Research new materials, production methods, and product finishing techniques. - Build and manage an innovation pipeline. - Translate market and customer insights into new product opportunities and clear product directions. **Product Concept Development** - Develop frameworks and processes for product concept development. - Evaluate and validate product concepts before moving into development. - Ensure product concepts meet requirements for **customer experience, functionality, quality, cost, timeline, and manufacturability**. **Product Development Management** - Own the end-to-end product development process, including **Research, Ideation, Brief, Design, Prototyping, Sampling, Validation, and Launch**. - Establish quality and testing criteria at each stage of development. - Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously. - Maintain product specifications and documentation. - Develop and monitor project timelines, milestones, resource plans, and quality standards. - Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and execution issues and drive appropriate solutions. **Cross-functional & Supplier Management** - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on product objectives, quality, cost, and implementation plans. - Work closely with Supply Chain and external suppliers throughout product development. - Evaluate materials, packaging, manufacturing feasibility, supplier capabilities, and cost optimization opportunities. - Ensure products meet relevant quality, safety, e-commerce platform, and intellectual property requirements in target markets. **Product Launch & Continuous Improvement** - Partner with Marketing to develop Go-to-Market plans. - Support the preparation of product information and materials for sales and marketing activities. - Monitor post-launch performance, including **sales, conversion, customer reviews, return rates, and contribution margin**. - Gather customer feedback and identify opportunities for product improvements, bundles, and product line extensions. **Team & Process Development** - Lead, manage, and develop the Product Development team. - Assign and monitor team responsibilities and project progress. - Set development goals and capability-building plans for team members. - Provide coaching and training on product development processes and best practices. - Develop and standardize SOPs, templates, and frameworks to improve product development efficiency. - Ensure product data is accurate, complete, and up to date. **Requirements** - Bachelor's degree in **Business Administration, Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field**. - **7+ years of experience** in Product Development, Product Management, Category Management, or New Product Development (NPD). - **3+ years of experience managing a Product Development team**. - Proven experience developing **physical products from concept to commercialization**. - Experience managing multiple product development projects simultaneously. - Hands-on experience working with factories, suppliers, or manufacturing partners. - Experience developing products for **international markets and/or e-commerce platforms**, such as Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, or TikTok Shop. - Experience in **Art & Craft, DIY Products, Stationery, Lifestyle & Creative Hobbies, or Home Decor** is a strong plus. - Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing, materials, and cost optimization. - Ability to translate market and customer insights into compelling product value propositions. - Strong understanding of e-commerce requirements, market regulations, and intellectual property considerations. - Good English communication skills for working with international partners and reviewing technical and market research materials. - Certifications in Product Management or Project Management are a plus. **Skills** - Product Development - Market & Consumer Research - Project Management - Data & Business Analysis - Strategic Thinking - Leadership & Team Management - Coaching & Mentoring - Stakeholder Management - Customer-centric Mindset - Creative Problem Solving - Critical Thinking - Negotiation - Presentation & Communication - Time Management - Adaptability - Cross-functional Collaboration **Tools** Experience with the following is preferred: - Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets - Notion / Asana - AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for research and product development **Compensation & Benefits** - 13th-month salary and profit-based bonus based on business performance. - Annual performance review and salary adjustment. - Full insurance coverage upon signing the labor contract. - PVI health insurance for employees and their family members. - Comprehensive physical and mental health care policy. - Annual health check-up. - 16 days of annual leave plus additional seniority leave. - 3 remote working days per month. - Learning and development budget for personal growth. - Opportunities for skill and professional development through internal and external training sessions. - Team building twice a year to strengthen teamwork and company spirit. - Various internal engagement activities: monthly Fridays, Year-End Party, Mid-Autumn Festival, Women’s Day (Oct 20, Mar 8), Men’s Day (Apr 6), and other celebrations. - Onboarding and Buddy Program throughout the probation period. ## Apply [Apply at Qode](https://apply.workable.com/qodeworld/j/DDBD5E0A03/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)