Joseph Maiorana
Katy,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Product Development Manager with robust background in product development. Spearheaded multiple successful product launches and led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Demonstrated leadership in market analysis and project management, showcasing expertise in strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
LoCo Cookers
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted in product design reviews to ensure alignment with market needs and user feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights for product feature enhancements.
- Supported development of project timelines, ensuring timely completion of key milestones.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of product specifications and requirements for clarity.
- Engaged in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions for product challenges.
- Participated in testing phases to evaluate product functionality and user experience improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped opportunities for new product development or improvement of existing products.
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, resulting in strong stakeholder satisfaction.
- Increased customer satisfaction with product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and addressing issues promptly.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making tools for strategic planning around product development efforts.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.
- Evaluated competitor offerings, gathering insights to inform future product enhancements and maintain a competitive edge.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective sourcing for materials and components.
- Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
- Approved final photography and marketing materials for each product.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Product Development Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2003 - 09.2019
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and inform product strategy.
- Contributed to the preparation of presentations that communicate product vision and updates effectively.
- Oversaw development of more than 20 new products each year.
- Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including manufacturers and distributors facilitating successful launches.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling product messaging, leading to increased sales and market share.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough assessments of project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
- Maintained internal product knowledge database.
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Ensured compliance with industry-specific regulations while developing innovative products that adhered to safety standards.
- Managed product lifecycles by monitoring product research, development and determining retirement dates.
- Improved internal collaboration between departments such as engineering, design, manufacturing, marketing using effective communication strategies.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.
- Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
- Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and challenge conventional approaches.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights for product feature enhancements.
- Supported development of project timelines, ensuring timely completion of key milestones.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of product specifications and requirements for clarity.
- Engaged in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions for product challenges.
- Participated in testing phases to evaluate product functionality and user experience improvements.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped opportunities for new product development or improvement of existing products.
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, resulting in strong stakeholder satisfaction.
- Increased customer satisfaction with product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and addressing issues promptly.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.
- Evaluated competitor offerings, gathering insights to inform future product enhancements and maintain a competitive edge.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective sourcing for materials and components.
- Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
- Approved final photography and marketing materials for each product.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Design thinking
- Data-driven decision making
- Risk assessment
- Product roadmapping
- Project management
- Supply chain coordination
- Vendor relations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Product lifecycle management
- Vendor negotiation
- Competitive analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Timeline
Product Development Manager
LoCo Cookers
09.2019 - Current
Product Development Manager
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2003 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Business
Houston Community College