Product Development Project Manager (La Vergne)

SINOMAX - Comfort for the world!

We are a global manufacturer and distributor of polyurethane comfort products, specializing in memory foams. Our mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers are sold in more than 6,000 stores around the world. As a leading industry expert, Sinomax USA has provided millions of comfort solutions to consumers around the world. We carry an unwavering willingness to deliver products that dramatically enhance comfort and well-being. Whether you're sitting, standing or sleeping, our premium memory foam products cradle you with optimal body support to relieve your pressure points, ease your muscles and allow you to fully relax in comfort.

Sinomax is currently hiring for a Product Development Project Manager. Hours are generally 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Position Summary

The Product Development Manager leads new product commercialization efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams to bring innovative bedding products to market. This role manages timelines, testing, costing, and sample preparation, ensuring successful launches that meet customer and market needs.

Position Description

• Lead New Product Commercialization : Define project goals, objectives, timelines, and strategies to bring new products from concept to market.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration : Oversee project teams across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and external partners; maintain strong relationships with domestic vendors and the Sinomax Shanghai office.
• Customer & Market Support : Prepare samples, demonstrations, and presentations for customer visits and market week; ensure product features and benefits are clearly communicated to the sales team.
• Product Validation & Compliance : Coordinate third-party testing, protect intellectual property, and conduct time studies with Operations to confirm product feasibility and efficiency.
• Costing & Sourcing : Deliver accurate product costing and sourcing data to the commercialization team in advance of customer presentations.
• Leadership & Training : Manage and develop the Sample Coordinator, ensuring accurate documentation, timely sample preparation, and smooth coordination with Operations.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Partner with creative and marketing teams to support customer-facing materials and proactively identify opportunities for product improvement.
• General Responsibilities : Perform additional related duties as assigned to support the success of product development initiatives.

Sinomax offers great benefits beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and STD, along with optional benefits which employees can choose from. We also offer 401k eligibility, HSA, and FSA.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.