Product Development Manager - Appliances

About the Role

Location: Ermita, Manila

Role Type: Full-time

Department: Product Development

Reporting to: Senior Product Development Manager

The Product Development Manager leads the product development process for the assigned category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products, drive excellence, and ensure exceptional user experiences.

Other requirements include the following:

• Effectively manages individuals/teams to optimize their productivity and engagement which includes work planning, performance management, development and coaching, and team culture management.
• Manages product development projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence, while monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform future product development plans
• Collaborates closely with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and facilitate successful product launches, ensuring customer satisfaction, market success, and adherence of products to quality standards.
• Manages relationships with external vendors, partners, and stakeholders within the assigned category, enabling effective collaboration and long-term partnerships.

To succeed and grow in this role, you will be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field.
• At least six years of experience as a product development manager or in a similar role, with a successful track record of delivering innovative and high-quality products.
• Appliance industry experience is preferred for this role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a customer-centric mindset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align product development efforts with overall business goals and market trends.
• Passion for innovation, user experience, and delivering market-leading products.
• Keen awareness of market trends and competitive landscape
• Negotiation skills - pricing
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications; Sheets - data analysis and reporting

About FELCO

Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation (FELCO) started in 2001 with a simple goal: to make quality lighting and electrical products available and affordable for every Filipino. From homes to businesses, we continue to offer practical solutions that help power everyday life.

Our brands Firefly, ROYU, ECOlum, Herks, and Xpert are each designed to bring comfort, safety, and convenience into Filipino homes. Alongside our own brands, we partner with respected global names such as CHiNT, ABB, and DCK, giving our customers access to a wide range of everyday and specialized solutions.

We work closely with designers, engineers, contractors, retailers, institutions, and developers, building partnerships that help us understand real needs and respond with the right solutions.