Manager - New Product Development

Job Title : New Product Development - Manager

Job Purpose:

To lead, plan, and execute the development of new products from concept to market launch, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals, customer requirements, and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Planning:

Identify and evaluate market opportunities for new products based on market trends, customer feedback, and competitor analysis.

Define product roadmaps, timelines, and development priorities aligned with business objectives.

Prepare feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for proposed products.

• New Product Development:

Lead the design, prototyping, and testing phases of new products, ensuring adherence to quality and cost targets.

Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, production, procurement, quality) to drive timely product development.

Prepare and monitor project budgets and timelines.

• Market & Customer Analysis:

Gather and analyze customer needs, market gaps, and competitor products to define product specifications.

Conduct customer trials and collect feedback for refining products before full-scale launch.

• Supplier & Material Coordination:

Liaise with suppliers for new material/component identification, trials, and approvals.

Collaborate with the purchase team for sourcing and cost negotiations of new materials.

• Quality & Compliance:

Ensure all new products comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Document and maintain technical specifications, product BOMs, and work instructions.

• Product Launch:

Plan and coordinate pilot production runs and commercial production ramp-up.

Support sales and marketing teams with product training and technical information for effective market launch.

• Continuous Improvement:

Analyze product performance post-launch for further improvement opportunities.

Implement feedback received from customers and sales teams for enhancing product features and performance.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of product design, materials, and manufacturing processes (stationery/packaging/related industry preferred).

Market research and data analysis capabilities.

Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

4 - 5 years of experience in product development, preferably in the stationery, FMCG, or manufacturing sector.

Proven track record of managing new product development projects from concept to launch.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Number of successful new products launched within planned timelines and budgets.

Achievement of target product margins.

Customer satisfaction and feedback on new products.

Reduction in product development cycle time.

Cost savings through material optimization and process improvements.

If you meet the above mentioned requirements and love to create new products then we are looking for you. Please send your latest resume to the given email address.

Please feel free to contact us on 063966 29639 for any further information or clarification regarding this position.

Thanks and Regards

Team SD Infomedia Solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,487.40 - ₹55,019.80 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Total : 4 years (Preferred)
• Product development: 3 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person