The Manager - Product Development is responsible for leading and managing the full product development cycle of garment Accessories, from concept creation to final buyer approval. This role ensures the development of innovative market-driven and cost-effective products aligned with global standards and buyer specifications, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality products on time. While driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Strategic Product Development Leadership:

Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from concept initiation to final approval—ensuring alignment with organizational growth objectives.
Formulate and drive strategic roadmaps for new accessory lines based on comprehensive market intelligence, buyer demand forecasts, and technological trends.
Identify and exploit market gaps by championing innovative accessory solutions that give a competitive edge in global fashion and apparel markets.

Cross-Functional Team Management:

Direct and mentor multifunctional teams including product designers, sample developers, material technologists, and merchandising coordinators.
Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics across teams to ensure development goals are met with efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Facilitate seamless collaboration between R&D, merchandising, QA, sourcing, and production units to streamline product introduction and reduce time-to-market.

Buyer-Focused Development Execution:

Serve as the primary interface with key buyers, brands, and retail clients to translate their technical requirements and design concepts into viable, high-quality accessories.
Deliver timely and impactful product presentations, ensuring client satisfaction and securing development approvals for mass production.
Lead product customization efforts to meet unique buyer branding and compliance needs.

Costing & Commercial Viability:

Oversee detailed cost engineering of each developed item, optimizing material usage, production processes, and vendor sourcing to ensure profitability.
Negotiate pricing structures with suppliers while maintaining high product standards, ensuring competitive pricing for global clients.

Vendor & Material Sourcing Innovation:

Drive supplier evaluation, development, and relationship management to ensure reliable sourcing of sustainable, innovative, and compliant raw materials.
Constantly scout and validate new materials, techniques, and accessory technologies from local and international sources.