Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior Product Manager who will focus on product strategy, market evaluation, and execution planning.

This role emphasizes decision-making and product expertise rather than managing large teams. The ideal candidate will evaluate whether a product is worth building based on real market knowledge, including demand, competition, pricing, and profitability.

The candidate should be able to clearly determine:

• If a product makes business sense or should be avoided
• What the correct market price and positioning should be
• How saturated the market is and how similar products are performing
• When a product should be discontinued or improved

If a product is approved, this individual will build a clear, practical roadmap for its development and launch. While execution will be handled by existing teams (sourcing, operations, manufacturing, marketing, and sales), this role ensures that everything is aligned and on track.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of the global market for physical products and understands the factors that contribute to a product's success or failure in real-world conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate product ideas to determine their financial and strategic viability
• Understand market competition, pricing, and demand at a global level
• Define product direction and create clear execution roadmaps
• Collaborate with existing teams to ensure proper execution (no direct team leadership required)
• Monitor product performance and recommend improvements or discontinuation when necessary
• Ensure products align with market needs, cost structure, and profitability goals

Ideal Candidate

• Strong product strategy or product management experience in physical goods or manufacturing
• Deep understanding of market trends, pricing strategy, and competition
• Strong business judgment and ability to make clear “go / no-go” decisions
• Practical thinker focused on real-world execution, not theory
• Able to guide teams through clarity rather than management

Location: Newark, NJ

Salary: $80,000 to $120,000 per year

Experience Required

3-4 years