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United Educators (UE) provides liability insurance and risk management services to more than 1,600 members representing schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. With over 35 years serving education, we bring deep expertise to our members and focus on delivering an experience that leaves them feeling confident that we understand their needs and offer insights and solutions suited for their unique challenges. These sentiments are echoed in our culture, where we believe that building on and embracing our unique differences and perspectives enables us to better serve our members and fulfill UE’s mission in a hybrid-style environment.

For over 35 years, we have provided coverage and risk management solutions to some of the nation’s most interesting education institutions. Are you a self-driven, organized individual with insurance product management experience? Does leading a small product management team critical to the company’s strategic plan appeal to you? Do you enjoy interacting with internal and external stakeholders and developing product solutions in an ever-changing market? If this sounds appealing to you, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and execution of product strategy to support UE’s strategic plan and creates roadmap for the department based on the strategic plan, member needs and emerging industry risks
• Monitors effectiveness of existing products and looks for opportunities to further refine, streamline, and improve current products
• Develops, prepares, and presents product proposals for present and future industry trends through market research and survey results
• Analyzes market research and constituent feedback to support the identification and prioritization of new or modified product offerings
• Directs the development of underwriting guides and reference materials for new products;
• Oversees inter-departmental training sessions for new products and initiatives
• monitors and reports internally on emerging litigation, risks, and market opportunities;
• Provides input on development of pricing and product strategies for designated market segments
• Manage relationships with external and internal constituents to ensure the integration of the Product Management function into the business
• Sets team priorities and objectives, provides performance feedback, and coaches team members in their professional development

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years commercial liability insurance experience
• 6+ years of Product Management experience
• Expertise in the structure and terminology of insurance products
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute on insurance product strategy
• Demonstrated ability to create project plans and lead projects
• Experience delivering effective presentations to senior internal and external constituents
• Experience gathering, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions in a changing environment
• Ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change

Benefits:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid schedule – employees work in our office 2-3 days per week
• Work-life balance – like the service we provide to our members, we want our employees to feel assured, cared for, and enlightened
• Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diverse ideas and opinions
• Monthly lunches and various social events throughout the year

United Educators

Company Background

Landmark Global is the international division of bpost, Belgium’s national postal service. Bpost employs more than 20,000 people, handles 3.9 billion items per year and delivers to more than five million addresses every day.

For more than a decade, Landmark Global, with its roots in Southern California, has enabled our customers to expand globally. Our business has grown from basic international mail and parcel delivery to full service, end-to-end solutions. This includes proprietary technology and trade consulting, which provide our clients the capability to sell to millions of customers worldwide.

We leverage our extensive parcel distribution expertise and understand the changing supply chain needs and key challenges of our clients. Customers choose Landmark Global when we understand their needs, address their key challenges and save them money. We design, build and implement superior small package distribution solutions with a risk-free implementation approach. Landmark Global encourages our clients to reach their highest potential by providing a customer centric environment through our values of passion, flexibility, responsiveness and accountability.

Position Summary

The Product Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers by enhancing our Ecommerce technology. Reporting to the Director of Product Management who owns the overall business strategy, you will be responsible for developing and executing on the growth strategy for the business to expand and innovate Landmark Global’s presence in the market. As a Product Manager on the team, you’ll play a pivotal role within the company, driving product creation by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to sales, solutions design, development, industry SMEs, customers and marketing to craft industry-best offerings that will be sold to brands across the globe. You will be a thought-leader bringing the voice of the customer to product innovation. If you are strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation in Ecommerce technology solutions, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Job Description

Core responsibilities will include the following areas:

• Define and enhance the product roadmap by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including development, solutions design, operations, and commercial stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, competitive research, and gather user feedback to inform product strategy and feature prioritization.
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with solutions and development teams to translate complex technical requirements into actionable tasks and drive the execution of projects using Agile methodologies.
• Own the creation of detailed user stories and specifications to guide the development process.
• Collaborate with UI/UX stakeholders to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.
• Create, implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators and/or Objectives and Key Results to proactively address any issues or opportunities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging Ecommerce technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Position Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Logistics, Business Management, or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Ecommerce technology or related product management roles
• Strong understanding of Ecommerce platforms, technical integrations, and emerging technology trends
• Proven experience leading successful product launches and managing products through their lifecycle
• Proficiency in Agile development methodologies and tools
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align technical product decisions with business goals

Benefits

• Generous paid time off starting at 13 days per year
• Paid holidays (6 per year) plus 4 floating holidays and 1 flex day
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with great company match and no waiting period
• Health and Dependent care flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Partnered discount programs
• Charitable donation match program with paid volunteer time off program

Position Pay Range

• $80,000 to $100,000 per year based on experience and other factors
• Position eligible for annual bonus plan based on a percentage of annual salary.

Landmark Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Landmark Global is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us by visiting www.landmarkglobal.com. We will work to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online.

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Landmark Global

Technical Product Manager – MDM | Apple

Fully Remote – MUST be located in CA, FL, GA, NC, TX or ME

$130K – $180K+ – Flexibility based on applicant experience.

This role gives you the opportunity to work with best in class software and solutions. The team has cultivated an uber collaborative environment and invest in it’s employees for skill growth and career advancement opportunities. They provide excellent benefits and unlimited PTO to help you with that work/life balance!

Responsibilities:

You’ll serve as the SME for everything Apple MDM (Mobile Device Management).

Act as leison in collaborative environment with cross functional teams including product, engineering, QA, marketing, design and more.

Build prototypes, test new Apple features, lead and contribute to technical conversations that demonstrate value of independent features.

You Have:

5+ years experience managing Apple devices.

Expertise in Mobile Device Management solutions.

5+ years prototyping and testing experience.

Experience leading and presenting technical tradeoffs for evaluation.

Relevant Bachelors Degree preferred.

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Austin Fraser Inc is acting as an employment business in relation to this advert. As a professional company, we gladly welcome applications from persons of any age and background and do not intend to discriminate with advert text and terminology.

We are unable to sponsor any visas at this time so you must be permitted to work in the USA.

For further information, please submit your resume.

Austin Fraser

Technical Product Manager – MDM | Android

Fully Remote – MUST be located in CA, FL, GA, NC, TX or ME

$130K – $180K+ – Flexibility based on applicant experience.

This role gives you the opportunity to work with best in class software and solutions. The team has cultivated an uber collaborative environment and invest in it’s employees for skill growth and career advancement opportunities. They provide excellent benefits and unlimited PTO to help you with that work/life balance!

Responsibilities:

You’ll serve as the SME for everything Android MDM (Mobile Device Management).

Act as leison in collaborative environment with cross functional teams including product, engineering, QA, marketing, design and more.

Build prototypes, test new Android features, lead and contribute to technical conversations that demonstrate value of independent features.

You Have:

5+ years experience managing Android devices.

Expertise in Mobile Device Management solutions.

5+ years prototyping and testing experience.

Experience leading and presenting technical tradeoffs for evaluation.

Relevant Bachelors Degree preferred.

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Austin Fraser Inc is acting as an employment business in relation to this advert. As a professional company, we gladly welcome applications from persons of any age and background and do not intend to discriminate with advert text and terminology.

We are unable to sponsor any visas at this time so you must be permitted to work in the USA.

For further information, please submit your resume.

Austin Fraser

** This position does require Ecommerce experience.**

As Senior Manager, Digital Product, this person will bring our products to life on our website. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to prioritize development features that create best-in-class site experiences and drive meaningful business metrics. You will be both a strategic thinker, working closely with the Director of Digital Product to develop a long-term vision for the website that supports company goals, and a day-to-day decision-maker, overseeing the execution of our deployment process. You care deeply about our customers and are passionate about improving their site experience and anticipating their future needs.

This position will have the opportunity to work predominantly from either our NYC satellite office or our Summit, NJ HQ (but will need to be at HQ for key team and cross-functional in-person meetings). You will report directly to the Director of Digital Product.

Responsibilities:

• Be the product leader for our website, influencing and aligning cross-functional partners on a feature development roadmap that balances immediate needs with the company’s long-term strategic goals
• Own the entire product life cycle, from ideation to launch, delivering outstanding digital experiences that meet both customer needs and achieve predefined success metrics
• Break down complex problems into clear product specifications that are understood by all stakeholders and review technical feasibility with tech lead
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with design, analytics and the digital product team to foster an environment of constant exploration, testing, and learning, recognizing each win or failure as an opportunity for a new insight
• Attend daily stand-ups with the Engineering team to ensure timelines and requirements of features are being met
• Establish and own the key KPIs of our current e-commerce funnel, identifying key metrics to track performance and ensuring that new features drive business outcomes
• Partner with Engineering to manage and prioritize the backlog, ensuring delivery of features within deadlines and with requirements met
• Be inspired by the competitive landscape, identifying best practices, new trends and innovation opportunities
• Be a proactive leader with an ability to be nimble, prioritize, motivate and execute

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 4+ years working in a modern direct-to-consumer e-commerce organization
• Strong interest in hypothesis-driven product development and making data and insight informed decisions
• Experience leading website replatforms and redesigns
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms and site analytics tools
• Experience with user research, AB testing and other techniques to validate and inspire ideas
• Deep understanding of customer journeys with proven ability to transform customer needs into actionable product roadmaps and requirements
• Ability to quickly understand, simplify, internalize and communicate complex or technical concepts
• Team player able to work effectively and collaboratively across all departments to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Experience with Segment, Looker, and Jira a plus!

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Balfour & Co. is one of the world’s largest Collegiate and High School commencement services companies, leading the industry in digital product innovation by helping students and their families celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. Operating under Balfour®, GradImages®, University Photo®, Gaspard®, ArtCarved®, KeepSake® and Taylor Publishing Company®, the Company provides personalized products such as class jewelry and apparel, yearbooks and commercial printing, graduation cap and gowns, announcement products and photography through digital marketing technology, personal in-school deliveries, and customized school assortments. To learn more visit Balfour.com, the destination for Graduation products, and GradImages.com, the industry’s largest commencement photography platform. The Company operates throughout North America with around 5,000 team members. From our start in 1913 to today, the Company has grown and evolved in many ways but the quality of our products and our commitment to our people have been at the highest standards throughout this long history.

Position Summary: As a Product Category Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the product categories within our organization. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the development, procurement, and marketing of products within specific categories to ensure their success and profitability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, purchasing specialists, marketing specialists, sales representatives, and suppliers, to drive growth and meet business objectives. The Product Category Coordinator is responsible for market analysis, product assortment planning, inventory management, and ensuring the seamless execution of product launches and promotions.

Responsibilities:

1. Category Management: Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies to drive sales and profitability targets.
2. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape within assigned product categories.
3. Product Assortment Planning: Collaborate with product managers to curate and optimize product assortments based on market trends, customer demands, and business goals.
4. Vendor Management: Work with purchasing to establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage product pricing, quality, and availability.
5. Inventory Management: Work with purchasing to monitor inventory levels, ensure timely replenishment, and implement effective inventory management strategies to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.
6. Product Launches and Promotions: Coordinate and oversee the successful execution of product launches, promotions, and marketing campaigns, ensuring proper alignment with overall marketing strategies.
7. Sales and Performance Analysis: Track and analyze product sales performance, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
8. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various internal teams, including marketing, sales, operations, and finance, to ensure effective communication and alignment of strategies and goals.
9. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, new product innovations, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned product categories. Propose and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
10. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all products within the assigned categories comply with legal and regulatory standards. Monitor product quality and work closely with suppliers to address any quality issues promptly.

Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. Relevant certifications or additional training in product management or category management are a plus.
2. Experience: Prior experience in product management, category management, or a related role within the retail or e-commerce industry is preferred.
3. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
5. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple product categories, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
6. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in product assortment planning, vendor management, and promotional activities.
7. Negotiation Skills: Proven negotiation skills to effectively manage vendor relationships, contracts, and pricing.
8. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to a cohesive work environment.
9. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and business needs.
10. Passion for Products: Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in consumer products, market trends, and customer needs within assigned product categories.

11. Location: This role is based in our Aventura, Florida office. We will not consider remote work for this role.

Join us on this thrilling adventure as a Product Category Manager, where your ideas will shape the future of our products and drive our company to new heights. Be part of a team that is proactive, results-oriented, and has a passion for achieving targets that embraces innovation, values collaboration, and celebrates success. Apply now and be prepared to unleash your potential! Creative and innovative thinking, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Please let me know the best day/time to connect. I will be delighted to connect at your earliest convenience to share more about Balfour, our team, and how you can be a part of this exciting organization.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagoodis/ or at https://www.balfour.com/careers

Balfour & Co

Our client, an innovator in the data analytics space, is expanding its U.S. team and is looking for their Technical Marketing Manager!

Responsibilities:

• Develop marketing collateral for Technical Decision Makers (TDMs), including whitepapers, presentations, data sheets, and best practices guides
• Engage in webinars and events to advocate for product capabilities and value.
• Communicate customer requirements and provide input to product management.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales or product marketing experience and years of proven product marketing experience related to data management or analytics. Experience with developer marketing and driving community growth preferred.
• Hands-on cloud experience with data analytics products like Spark, Presto, Trino, etc.
• Ability to commute to Palo Alto office 2-3 days/week

Forte’​-Talent Acquisition, LLC.

Position: Product (UI/UX) Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: Top of Industry Compensation & Benefits

About Pique

From our revolutionary wellness / beauty supplements to our mission-based, high-growth, and data-driven culture – Pique operates at the forefront of performance eCommerce and luxury branding. We entrust each member of our team to become world-class experts at what they do and are committed to cultivating the leader in every person that joins us.

Job Description

We seek an exceptionally talented Product Manager to help optimize the user experience to drive conversion rate, LTV and brand affinity to support our rapid growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is analytical, data-driven, passionate about the brand experience and thrives in fast-paced / high growth environments. This is a role for someone seeking a highly impactful position at a rapidly growing company.

Responsibilities

• Help define and execute the product roadmap (site and landing page), aligning with user needs and brand objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally – with acquisition, retention, creative, development, and analytics teams – to successfully deliver product initiatives from ideation to launch.
• Conduct market research, gather user feedback, and analyze data to identify opportunities for product innovation and optimization.
• Monitor and report key product metrics and performance indicators, conduct A/B tests, and iterate on features to optimize user experiences.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to drive product innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven 4+ years experience as a Product Manager, preferably in eCommerce
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies, including market research, ideation, user testing, and agile development.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data to inform product decisions.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences for a luxury brand and making a positive impact in the wellness / beauty industry
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Enthusiasm for helping shape an open, positive and inclusive team culture and organizational processes.

Pique

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

What you will be doing

The Own Brands Product Development Department has an opening for a Senior Product Development Manager. This position is located in Dublin, CA.

The Senior Manager, Product Development, collaborates with cross-functional team as the lead Product Development resource to develop new and reformulated products from concept through retail execution, including key sensory attributes, shelf life, nutrition facts, processing, packaging, safety, coding, and regulatory compliance to assigned categories. Represent Product Development at key meetings to provide technical guidance and strategic direction. Analyze data and translate into actionable insights. Stay current with industry trends. Leads a team of experienced product developers as assigned.

Main responsibilities

• Leads a technical team to develop and approve new and reformulated food products based upon product quality & performance, cost, and project timelines. Includes reviewing product performance, conducting product sensory evaluations, researching product standards and attributes, product safety, and product shelf life.
• Develop, review, and/or approve packaging labels for new and reformulated products, assuring technical accuracy and internal requirements.
• This role is expected to work autonomously with cross-functional team members on key projects to ensure on-time delivery of strategic business and departmental initiatives.
• Provide leadership to guide and/or assist technical and non-technical peers and direct reports to mitigate technical and project hurdles.
• Provide direction and assessment of technical feasibility for new product concepts, manufacturing capability options, and ingredient functionality and selection.
• Create & manage product specifications. Includes requesting product specifications and other technical documentation from suppliers, creating internal specifications, and reviewing and approving any updates to current product specifications. Act as subject matter expert for the team regarding product specifications.
• Manage internal & external suppliers, contractors & other outside resources. Includes directing requested product changes, evaluations, consumer testing, and analysis.
• Provide technical direction to external supplier activities, including sample and product information requests, specifications development, and communication of product changes to address safety, product performance, and/or regulatory issues.

What we are searching

• Bachelor’s Degree, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent applied science with experience in food manufacturing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Development, R&D, manufacturing (QA or Operations), across a broad range of categories.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Food Science and their application.
• Knowledge and understanding of ingredient functionality, product formulations, and food preparation.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and systems, scale-up, and commercialization of new products.
• Understanding of food safety principles.
• Understanding of the impact of Federal Regulations upon different product categories (FDA, USDA, kosher, organic, various industry standards).
• Extensive experience managing multiple projects and rapidly shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, lead, and motivate direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and various nutrition databases (ESHA Genesis).
• Working knowledge of Sensory Analysis principles and application.
• Working knowledge of Culinary techniques and terminology.
• Working knowledge of packaging technology.

Base Salary Template Language (CA):

“The salary range is $ 114,100 to $ 159,700 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success

Albertsons

Eclipse Foods is building the future of dairy using micelles (the microscopic magic of milk.) Eclipse has developed the world’s first plant-based dairy tech platform which makes plant-based products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy. We are the team behind JUST Mayo, have chef’d/ staged at 16 Michelin stars, and are alt-protein experts. We’ve raised over $60M from leading investors such as Y Combinator, the chairman of Beyond Meat, the founder of Reddit, the creator of Gmail, a former Dreyer’s exec, various top-tier VCs, and more. Our mission is to create a more sustainable, healthy, and humane food system by making amazing plant-based foods that require no sacrifice.

Eclipse is seeking a Director of Product Development who will be instrumental in our quest to be the plant-based dairy brand that transforms the dairy sector for good. We are growing our product pipeline and ranks, and need a senior R&D leader to help us actualize our innovation agenda. This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

Who are we?

• We’re the next massive plant-based food company, revolutionizing the $500B dairy sector
• We’re on a mission to save our planet, our health, and animals by creating a solution to fix the food system
• We’re the people behind some of the best-selling plant-based products in the world (JUST mayo, for example)
• We’ve raised over $60M from renowned investors such as Y Combinator, the Chairman of Beyond Meat, the Founder of Reddit, Forerunner Ventures, Initialized Capital, Sozo Ventures, and more- all to achieve our audacious vision and mission
• We launched the first-ever dairy-free shake available at a national chain (Smashburger) and have partnered with some of the best chefs in the world, including Michael Tusk of Quince (3 Michelin stars) and Corey Lee of Benu (3 Michelin stars)
• We’re people of integrity. We do what we say we will do, we treat others right, we care deeply about those around us, and we put our hearts into our work.
• We are constantly hustling to get things done that need to get done. We all roll up our sleeves and “do the dishes”. We embody the spirit of a startup.
• Last, but not least, we are CREAMY. Our values are Communication, Respect, Ego-free, Attentive, Moral compass points north, and Yes we can attitude. If you embody all of these values, you’ll fit right in.

Who are you?

• 10+ years of progressive Commercialization and/or Product Development experience, preferably in the dairy and/or plant-based industries; 5+ years of product development in the food service channel; minimum of 2 years experience (ideally 4+ years) working with and/or manipulating functional proteins; minimum 8 years experience directly managing and developing people
• Degree(s) in food science, food engineering, microbiology, chemistry, or related field
• A relentless problem solver who views challenges as exciting learning opportunities
• You have worked with and have a solid understanding of functional ingredients and their interactions within a system
• You have an existing supplier and partner network to support the identification and qualification of manufacturing facilities to commercialize new products according to brand standards
• You seamlessly work cross-functionally to identify and execute product improvement and consistency through reformulations and maintenance initiatives
• You possess a solid understanding of innovations in the manufacturing process.
• You have strong planning, project management, and execution skills, and the ability to articulate where and how you have used them
• You demonstrate rigorous data-driven/analytical capability and ability and presence to present data effectively to a leadership team
• You monitor current and new technologies in the dairy and nondairy space; bonus if you have solid knowledge of fermentation, culturing, enzymatic reactions, and their uses within a system.
• You must be willing and able to occasionally work outside of regular business hours.
• You have strong business acumen with a demonstrated understanding of the financial aspects of product development.
• Support Marketing in the development of collateral marketing materials
• You are a player/ coach, able to lead your own development initiatives in the lab, pilot plant, and factory while also mentoring team members to support the growth of their capabilities
• You are curious, constantly seeking opportunities to improve, optimize, and innovate
• Exceptionally organized, with superior time management, and communication skills; ability to interact with and clearly present information to all levels of management and stakeholders
• You’re a great person, in and out of work. You practice humility, collaboration, proactivity, trustworthiness, kindness, organization, and diligence

What will you do?

• Lead and motivate R&D staff in the technical aspects of development and commercialization through the investigation, planning, pipeline execution, product and process improvements, troubleshooting projects, and cost savings
• Own product development process end-to-end, prioritizing and allocating work, building and tracking timelines, KPIs, and deadlines, and identifying resource gaps and constraints.
• Establish strategies and tactical plans for each product
• Manage the PD / R&D team, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship, and ensuring accountability and a high-performance culture while fostering a culture of creativity in innovation
• Validate new equipment, ingredients, products or processes through bench and pilot work.
• Scope new roles as needed, interview, and hire additional members to the PD / R&D teams, leveraging your network to source exceptional hires
• Ensure efficient and effective transition of product development programs to high-volume manufacturing
• Partner closely with Operations to understand all product costs and levers to improve innovation COGS
• Lead the identification and capture of intellectual property throughout the discovery, prototyping, and development process
• Partner with Quality to maintain benchmarking practices for the testing of our new products and competitive products with action plans to address any quality gaps
• Identify and scope new technologies to drive advancements in product costs, product quality, and margin improvements
• Model, build, and foster the culture, values, and mission of Eclipse

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work environment (remote permitted one day per week). Our headquarters and new R&D labs and pilot plant are located in Alameda, CA, and we offer free on-site parking, a 401K company match, flexible PTO, snacks, team lunch on Fridays, unlimited coffee/beverages, and more.

Annual base salary range: $130,000 – $180,000.

The above represents the expected annual salary for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining our salary ranges, we consider skills, location, experience, and other job-related factors, while balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Eclipse Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our customers. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Eclipse Foods