Product Manager Jobs

A product manager oversees a particular product or product line and is responsible for the entire process, from the initial concept to distribution and overall sales—including marketing. The product manager conceptualizes new products and brings them to the table. Once approved by different departments, the product manager is responsible for finalizing the product concept which can include identifying demographics as well as a target market and potential subsequent variations. He works with the production line to streamline the construction of the product and creates bills of material, timelines, and defined deadlines. Once cost of the production is considered and agreed upon, the product manager meets with inside sales staff to brief them on the details of the new product, which includes presentation, final selling price, and options that may be available.

The prospective product manager should at least be a graduate in marketing and should prior experience in the marketing field of a particular field. He should possess the ability to multi-task and juggle numerous projects effectively. Organizational skills are a must, with strong people skills also being required.