Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing high visibility leadership and Marketing direction to the organization and its entities. Provide comprehensive guidance and direction to achieve the organization’s objectives and goals for short-term and long-term strategic plans through design, coordination, maintenance, development and execution of the Santa Clara Development Corporation’s overall marketing plans as they pertain to the Santa Claran Resort, Black Mesa Retail Enterprises, Black Mesa Golf Course, and Kha’P’o Construction Services as well as development of new market strategies and brand identity/loyalty while making a maximum utilization of established budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: