Associate Product Manager

Dynabrade, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and abrasive tools is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join our Product Management team.

Summary of Job: The Associate Product Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of product strategies, managing project timelines, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives across the product lifecycle. Working closely with other Product Managers and the Global Manager – Product Development to build the expertise needed to grow into a full Product Manager. Assists with requirements gathering, product data management, and stakeholder communication while increasing ownership of defined product areas and projects. The Associate collaborates directly with cross-functional partners including Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Portfolio Support

· Market Research: Assist in researching local and global markets to identify key competitors, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.

· Roadmap Contribution: Support the development and maintenance of product roadmaps in partnership with Product Managers and the Global Manager – Product Development.

· Requirements Gathering: Translate product concepts and stakeholder feedback into documented product specifications and requirements.

· Financial Analysis: Assist in conducting profitability analyses by segment, hierarchy, and SKU to support product rationalization efforts.

· Continuous Improvement: Collect and integrate market and user feedback to inform product refinements and ongoing development.

Project Management & Operational Execution

· Timeline Support: Monitor project milestones throughout the product lifecycle and assist Product Managers in maintaining project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

· PIM Administration: Serve as a contributor to the Product Information Management system, executing individual and mass data updates to maintain accuracy across digital sales channels and partner portals.

· Attribute Research: Research technical tool specifications to fulfill requests for new product attributes from external partners.

· Stakeholder Communication: Proactively communicate project status and critical developments to relevant stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Sales, Marketing, & Launch Support

· Launch Support: Assist in preparing and delivering cross-functional launch presentations, helping to translate technical specifications into a clear product narrative.

· Commercial Assistance: Provide product knowledge and technical expertise to support the development of sales tools and marketing collateral.

· In-Field Research: Conduct field tests, site visits, and end-user call to gather product intelligence; attend major tradeshows to represent the brand.

· Review promotional materials to ensure continuity in product line strategy and consistent messaging.