Assistant Product Manager (Niagara Falls, NY)

Assistant Product Manager

WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. It s what we know. Because we ve been providing staffing solutions putting people to work for nearly 30 years. Whether you re looking for work or you re seeking workers for your business PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady located at Niagara Falls Ontario L2H 0G5 is currently hiring a Assistant Product Manager Job Description Do you have an extreme obsessive unwavering focus on customer experience Do you thrive in a dynamic work atmosphere that strives for excellence on a daily basis Are you motivated by innovative and forward thinking ideas Then you ve got what it takes to succeed with our client - an innovator in consumer electronics for the past 60 years PeopleReady is now recruiting for a position with our client in Niagara Falls for Assistant Product Manager The Assistant Product Manager will join our client s Research and Development team to make a true difference and lead a team to ensure the development process of potential company products by detailing specifications observations & outcomes while effectively communicating with potential and existing suppliers. If interested please send resumes and cover letter to2206-br(at)peopleready.com Essential Duties & Responsibilities Product Development Assist Research & Development Manager with product development projects from strategic planning to implementation while collaborating with other departments to maintain scope time cost and quality initiatives Develop product strategy documents such as product business plans minimum viable specifications function maps and competitive product analysis Test and evaluate prototypes and competing products Develop and recommend category product objectives and strategies Monitor external conditions including markets competition and demographics to ensure products meet customer needs while maintaining market competitiveness and profitability Research product ideas and technology Vendor Management Assist with negotiation of product bill of materials pricing payment terms and manufacturing lead times Assist with validation of manufacturing facilities and competencies Develop effective relationships and information flow with technology (hardware and software) developers Review and manage project agreements Assist with vendor onboarding and maintenance Possibility to travel to within Canada United States Hong Kong China Japan and Taiwan as required Quality Assurance Assist with improvements and specifications with Research & Development Manager and vendor Review and make recommendation on 3rd party quality assurance inspection reports Test and validate prototypes Other Perform other duties as assigned by the Research & Development Manager and Managing Director The successful candidate requires Educational Experience University degree in Business Administration Engineering or a related field with good academic standing 5 years of experience in Product Development Manufacturing Engineering or Quality role for Electronics 3 years experience in a Marketing Product Development or Research and Development role Qualified candidates should have 3 years experience conducting competitive analysis and market research Prior experience with vendor management is required Worked for a medium sized company (50 employees) Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required Technical Skills Understanding of PCBA hardware mass production root cause analysis processes and inspection processes Knowledge of product development models (Stage Gate experience would be an asset) Understanding of inventory management processes Cognitive Skills Project management Change management Quality management Financial planning budget management Risk management and assessment Negotiation skills and persuasive communication Vendor development Contract agreement management Strong leadership skills Customer focused Creative problem-solving skills strategic and Out of the box thinking Very organized with ability to change direction quickly Strive to Create What s Different Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness strong desire to develop and improve yourself and knowing when to seek outside expertise and experience Self-regulation Controlling or redirecting disruptive impulses and moods Motivation remain self motivated while creating enthusiasm in others Empathy understand and care about people s current reality Social skills understand people develop trust and help them If the above interests you then apply to join a fast paced creative and energetic team Candidates who reside within a 45-minute commute of our office will be given preference. In the Niagara Region you ll find modern cities Canada s most developed wine country a temperate climate and some of Ontario s most beautiful countryside. Niagara is also known for its affordability and high quality of life. If interested please send resumes and cover letter to2206-br(at)peopleready.com