The Senior Manager of Product Development Operations at Stuller, Inc. provides the strategic direction and end-to-end execution of new make Jewelry, Bridal, and Findings products, coordinating intake, fabrication, and web launch while aligning cross-functional teams and driving efficient, prioritized delivery.
They oversee scheduling, tracking, and reporting, and use performance data to make high-level decisions that balance workload and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and Manage Development Projects: Oversee the Development Workflow Team to track all new jewelry development from intake to release on Stuller.com.
Project Oversight: Ensure all new projects are accurately entered and tracked in Stuller’s Product Development Software (ARAS) to meet critical deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between Merchandising, Conceptual, CAD, Fabrication, and Product Data teams, guiding projects from intake through sample approval, and product release.
Reporting & Analytics: Develop intuitive tracking reports using ARAS, Excel, and MicroStrategy to support capacity planning and resource allocation.
Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders on a weekly basis.
Process Improvement: Identify, ideate, and implement process enhancements to optimize workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.
Decision-Making: Make decisions to prioritize and resolve issues, ensuring projects stay on track considering both priority and complexity.
Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, and high performance.
Adaptability: Adapts quickly to evolving needs, supporting the team through change and encouraging agile problem-solving to keep work moving forward smoothly.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
A degree in Product Development or, Business Management, or Project Management
Direct experience in leading product development within manufacturing, technology, or consumer goods sectors
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel capabilities for data analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into clear, actionable summaries.
Technically adept and quick to learn proprietary systems such as Oracle, ARAS, and MicroStrategy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across departments and levels.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proven ability to motivate, and coordinate both direct teams and cross-functional partners.
Comfortable navigating multiple communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Outlook, to ensure timely and efficient coordination.
Commitment to fostering growth, education, and inclusion within teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
A certification in Project Management (PMP, PMI, CAPM).
3 years or more leading a team within an organization
Possess strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrates adaptability and sound judgment when plans and priorities shift.
