Product Development Manager

A rapidly evolving organization is seeking a driven and accomplished Project Leader with a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle. In this role, you will orchestrate improvement initiatives that enhance the current product development process—spanning initial opportunity assessments and requirements gathering to deployment—while defining schedules, scopes, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. You’ll collaborate closely with a cross-functional network, ensuring effective teamwork and exceptional outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
– Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities to advance process excellence.
– Outline project scope, requirements, and timelines, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
– Lead and inspire diverse teams comprising both internal and external resources, maintaining focus on scope, deadlines, and budgets.
– Monitor project status, adjusting timelines or resources as needed to meet evolving requirements.
– Foster strong relationships and frequent communication with relevant stakeholders, providing continuous visibility into project developments.
– Track and report on performance to executive sponsors, establishing clear success metrics.
– Compare and benchmark workflows to optimize existing processes.
– Prepare training resources and support training initiatives.
Ideal Profile
This role calls for an experienced professional with end-to-end involvement in product development—ranging from strategic planning to ongoing maintenance across various organizational functions. The right candidate has
over a decade of experience in consulting, process improvement, or software/vendor companies, with expertise in execution, planning, and development processes, as well as demonstrated business acumen. The ability to resolve issues proactively and lead teams effectively is vital.
Qualifications
– Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, project management, business, or related discipline.
– 5–8 years of project management experience in product development or lifecycle management.
– Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, supported by a history of delivering results.
– Skilled at running productive in-person and online meetings, workshops, and conferences.
– Proficient in business process mapping and business requirement analysis.
– Adept at both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a flexible approach to incorporate best practices.
– Hands-on familiarity with project management tools and enterprise-level systems (e.g., PLM), as well as collaboration platforms like Teams, SharePoint, and Miro.
– PMP certification (or equivalent) is a plus.
If you thrive in a setting where you can shape and refine product development processes while leading cross-functional teams, this role offers a dynamic environment to apply and expand your expertise.
About Rasulson Consulting
Rasulson Consulting is a specialized staffing and recruitment firm focused on the IT sector. We collaborate with leading tech companies and innovative startups to provide exciting career opportunities for individuals passionate about digital development. With our deep technical expertise and extensive network, we efficiently match the right talents with the right assignments. At Rasulson Consulting, you’ll receive personalized guidance, regular feedback, and the chance to take the next step in your IT career.