Manager, Product Development

Cook Systems • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Development Manager will oversee activities related to the design and development of software or hardware products and ensure products are qualified or re-qualified. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to fulfill product requirements, evaluate performance, and facilitate the transition from development to commercialization. The position will also involve determining product delivery dates and serving as a technical consultant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the high-tech industry, product engineering, or IT.
• Experience managing teams responsible for software and hardware design, engineering, and development functions.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring supervisors, project leads, and technical staff.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects as a project leader and subject matter expert.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under general direction of senior-level management.

Responsibilities

• Manage research and development activities for software or hardware product design and development.
• Evaluate product performance and facilitate the transition of products from development to commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.
• Determine product delivery and deployment dates for new releases, feature updates, and maintenance.
• Act as a technical consultant to the product organization, leading research and prototyping of innovative technologies.
• Align technology and architectural roadmaps with the product and business roadmaps.
• Serve as a customer liaison for technical issues related to product integration, custom development, and requirements.
• Lead major product releases and ensure feature enhancements meet customer requests.
• Manage schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development.

Benefits

• Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included.
• Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
• Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia
• Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs
• Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard. You’re eligible after just six months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager