New Product Development Manager
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Contract type: Contractor
Location: Niagara Region, ON (On-Site) – Relocation Assistance Available!
Industry: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
Salary: $100K - $110K + 15% Bonus & Incentives
About The Role
Our client, a leading consumer goods company based in Niagara Falls, ON, is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join their dynamic and innovative team! Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will lead the NPD team, managing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to market launch. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in product development, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process efficiencies and business growth.
If you have a passion for innovation, strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
Work with a highly talented, collaborative team in a growing company.
Global exposure—opportunities to travel and work with international partners.
Lead end-to-end product innovation and bring new ideas to life.
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus & incentives.
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate!
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for product development, apply today and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of consumer goods!
Job # 16611272
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
talentsphere.ca
Canada
Toronto: 416.900.3435 Calgary: 403.910.9222 Edmonton: 587.333.7929 Halifax: 902.800.7808 Kelowna: 250.448.8880 Montreal: 438.448.4300 Mississauga: 905.919.3688 Ottawa: 613.783.1441 Vancouver: 778.807.9777 Victoria: 250.294.8095 Winnipeg: 204.285.3905
International Offices
USA Toll-Free: 1855.900.3435 USA - Dallas 469.498.2002
Industry: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
Salary: $100K - $110K + 15% Bonus & Incentives
About The Role
Our client, a leading consumer goods company based in Niagara Falls, ON, is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join their dynamic and innovative team! Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, you will lead the NPD team, managing the entire product development lifecycle from concept to market launch. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in product development, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process efficiencies and business growth.
If you have a passion for innovation, strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the NPD team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Provide strategic direction and drive team performance through clear goal-setting and KPIs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally as the key R&D stakeholder in the product launch process.
- Identify skills gaps within the team and implement professional development plans.
- Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions and annual performance reviews.
- Optimize team efficiency by improving processes and leveraging automation tools.
- Oversee the entire NPD lifecycle using a Stage-Gate approach—from ideation to post-launch evaluation.
- Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones and critical deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate updates and address project roadblocks.
- Adapt to evolving business needs, making quick, data-driven decisions to maintain project momentum.
- Identify, onboard, and manage key business partners, including contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and engineering consultants.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
- Continuously assess vendor performance and negotiate cost-effective solutions.
- Travel internationally to meet with vendors, suppliers, and attend trade shows.
- Enhance project tracking and reporting through improved automation and system optimization.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- 7-10 years in product development within consumer goods (mandatory); electronics experience is a plus.
- 5-7 years leading teams, conducting performance reviews, and mentoring product development professionals.
- Proven success managing multiple NPD projects using a structured project management approach (e.g., Stage-Gate). Technical Expertise:
- Experience working with OEM/ODM manufacturers and factories is highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., ClickUp). Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to travel internationally to business partners (U.S., Canada, Asia, Europe) 2-4 times per year.
- Previous e-commerce experience is an asset.
Work with a highly talented, collaborative team in a growing company.
Global exposure—opportunities to travel and work with international partners.
Lead end-to-end product innovation and bring new ideas to life.
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus & incentives.
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate!
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for product development, apply today and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of consumer goods!
Job # 16611272
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
talentsphere.ca
Canada
Toronto: 416.900.3435 Calgary: 403.910.9222 Edmonton: 587.333.7929 Halifax: 902.800.7808 Kelowna: 250.448.8880 Montreal: 438.448.4300 Mississauga: 905.919.3688 Ottawa: 613.783.1441 Vancouver: 778.807.9777 Victoria: 250.294.8095 Winnipeg: 204.285.3905
International Offices
USA Toll-Free: 1855.900.3435 USA - Dallas 469.498.2002
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