About the position
DISHER is currently partnering with a leading innovator in the furniture industry seeking a dynamic Technical Product Manager to join their team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this hybrid role, you’ll blend visionary product strategy with hands-on project execution, collaborating across departments to bring exciting new products to market. If you’re passionate about technical product development and eager to expand your business acumen, this is your opportunity to make a real impact with a company recognized for its outstanding workplace culture and commitment to innovation.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the company Core Values in daily actions, execution of tasks, and interactions with others
- Collaborate with product development, sales, and marketing to define and maintain the product roadmap
- Conduct market research and gather customer insights to inform product decisions
- Define product requirements and user stories with clear acceptance criteria
- Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, feasibility, and customer needs
- Partner with design and product development to ensure products meet both aesthetic and functional standards
- Monitor product performance using analytics, customer feedback, and key metrics to inform continuous improvement
- Lead end-to-end project management for product development initiatives, from concept through production and market release
- Lead project planning sessions, define scope, and set milestones to ensure timely delivery
- Create detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with product development cycles
- Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency on progress, issues, and dependencies
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
- HAVE FUN!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in product development, product management, or project management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Monday) and product analysis software (i.e. Excel)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in consumer products, furniture, or manufacturing industries is preferred
- Knowledge of fabrics, textiles, and sewing production processes is preferred
- PMP or similar project management certification is preferred
- Experience leading a team and/or managing people a plus
