A Product Development Manager (PDM) is a
Project Manager
coordinating the complete product lifecycle from ideation and research through development, validation, commercialization, and continuous improvement. So he is responsible for bringing ideas from the Research & Development’s activities to reality.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee product development activities across Air Care, Home Care, Personal Care, Soap and Detergent categories.
Supervises the transition of chemical batches from bench-scale lab testing to pilot plants and full-scale factory manufacturing lines. So owns the complete product development lifecycle from research and ideation to launch.
Plan and coordinate internal and external product validation activities to assess product performance, consumer acceptance, and market suitability.
Evaluate raw material costs, manufacturing expenses, packaging costs, and overallproduct economics.
Ensure that product formulations, specifications, manufacturing processes, and supporting documentation comply with applicable NAFDAC requirements, relevant
Nigerian standards, and applicable international standards.
Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Procurement, Quality Control, Production, and
Supply Chain teams to ensure the seamless transition of products from concept to commercial manufacturing.
Analyse market demand, customer application requirements, and industry trends to identify opportunities for new and improved products. Conduct competitor research and use customer data to define product features.
Controls development budgets, manages project timelines. Oversee timelines, project milestones, and development budgets.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
3+ years managing product lifecycles and cross-functional teams.
Skills
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies ( is a flexible approach to project management and software development that break large projects into small, manageable cycles called sprints), data analysis, and strategic road mapping.