What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at HydroJug?
Product Management (In-Office, Ogden UT)
Location: HydroJug Headquarters – Ogden, Utah
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Experience Required: 1-3 years
Department: Product/Supply
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Manager to support our product lifecycle from concept through production. This role plays a key part in driving stage-gate discipline, managing timelines, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring all development milestones are met. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects move simultaneously.
Responsibilities- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to build and maintain accurate stage-gate timelines for all product development projects.
- Manage and maintain detailed project schedules in Asana, assigning deadlines, owners, dependencies, and status updates.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure sample delivery within agreed SLAs, escalating delays or risks as needed.
- Oversee supplier sampling timelines once product designs are finalized, ensuring all sample rounds are completed and approved prior to production.
- Manage production approvals once items move into manufacturing and ensure all approvals are logged and documented properly.
- Communicate all approval statuses and project readiness to Operations and Supply Chain for successful handoff.
- Conduct weekly project reviews to identify risks, track bottlenecks, and provide clear status reports to leadership.
- Perform quality checks (QC) on samples to confirm accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
- Input all new product development details into New Item Forms with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Drive stage-gate discipline and accountability across all variant development projects to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- 1–3 years of experience in product development, project coordination, or a related field (consumer goods experience preferred).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with suppliers, production teams, or cross-functional partners.
- Proficiency with project management tools (Asana preferred).
- Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-energy team.
- Ability to contribute directly to exciting product launches and company growth.
- Room for career advancement within a rapidly growing brand.
- A workplace that values creativity, accountability, and innovation.
Send your resume and other work to Krystal@thehydrojug.com.