What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Development Manager position at Shady Rays Polarized Sunglasses?
Shady Rays, one of the largest mid-priced sunglasses brands in the U.S., has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Product Development Manager! We are a high growth, high impact company with a vision to become the largest mid-priced sunglasses brand in the U.S. and be the most loved brand in the industry.
Position Summary :
The Senior Product Development Manager plays a critical role in collaborating across all internal teams. This position demands strong organizational skills, creativity, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth is essential to ensure timely delivery of products aligned with company strategies and goals.
This role is responsible for overseeing development across all product categories, including sunglasses, goggles, apparel, and accessories. Key priorities include maintaining focus on cost, margins, delivery schedules, and product salability. The ideal candidate is highly proactive, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and skilled at balancing budgets and timelines. They are solution-oriented and consistently offer ideas to enhance processes, integrate innovative approaches, and incorporate new materials into product development as needed.
Comfortable tackling challenges head-on, the Senior Product Development Manager thrives in a dynamic environment, contributing to the company's success through a combination of expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit.
Job responsibilities (including, but not limited to the following) :
- Ownership of Development Process : Oversees the entire product development cycle, from ideation and design through to production, quality control, and delivery. Ensures daily development needs are addressed at both internal and factory levels.
o Deadline Management : Communicates deadlines proactively with internal teams and external partners (vendors and suppliers) to ensure on-time product delivery. Provides product options to cross-functional teams while ensuring consistent updates on status, approvals, and challenges for all stakeholders.
o Problem Resolution : Identifies and resolves development or process issues with suppliers and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
o Process Development : Creates and implements efficient product processes and documentation.
o Records Management : Maintains detailed development files, including costs, lead times, and product codes, ensuring all information is well-organized and up-to-date .
o Line Sheet Oversight : Owns and ensures the accuracy of the internal master line sheet for all product categories.
o Final Approvals : Prepares and presents product details and recommendations for review and final approval by the Product Director.
o Strategic Support : Assists in strategy development across all product categories .
o Production Collaboration : Works with factories to implement new production methods and capabilities .
o Quality Assurance : Supports quality control procedures at factory and fulfillment levels to ensure product standards.
Go to Market / Brand collaboration
Qualifications
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING AT SHADY RAYS
Shady Rays is an independent lifestyle eyewear brand and one of the fastest-growing sunglasses brands in the U.S. All shades are made with high-quality, polarized lenses in a variety of sunglass frame styles. Every purchase goes towards making an impact in our communities through Shady Rays Impact charitable giving. From childhood cancer patients to young adults with serious health conditions, Shady Rays is making a lasting impact on their lives through sunglasses.
Join our dynamic and growing team and help us make a positive impact while disrupting the sunglasses industry. Be an integral part of a fast-growing, social conscious company with a positive culture.
Benefits
Shady Rays is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Background check and drug test required prior to employment with ongoing random drug test potential.