Associate Product Manager

Location: Plantation, FL (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (Leave Coverage)

Experience: 1-3 years Assignment Length: 3-6 months

Pay Rate: $24–$29/hr dependent on experience

About the Opportunity: TalentoHC is partnering with a PE-backed consumer product and entertainment company seeking an Associate Product Manager to join its Product Development team on a contract basis. This role will support the end-to-end product development process, serving as a key point of coordination between internal teams, licensors, and manufacturers to ensure products move smoothly from concept through production. The ideal candidate brings hands-on product development or product management experience, ideally within toys, plush, or a related licensed consumer products category, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role, managing products through all stages of development, from initial concept and sample review through licensor approvals and production handoff. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including design, sourcing, licensing, and manufacturing partners to ensure products meet brand, quality, and safety standards on schedule.

Key Responsibilities: Manage plush product development projects from concept through production, tracking milestones and deliverables Coordinate with design, sourcing, licensing, and manufacturing teams to keep projects on schedule Review and provide feedback on plush samples and prototypes throughout the development cycle Support the licensor approval process, including preparing materials and maintaining brand fidelity Maintain accurate product development records, specs, and status trackers Communicate project timelines, changes, and updates clearly across internal and external stakeholders Ensure products meet safety, quality, and budget requirements throughout development Support other Product Development team needs as priorities shift during the leave coverage period

Qualifications: BA or BS in a related field, or equivalent experience 1-3 years of product development or product management experience, preferably in toys, plush, or licensed consumer products Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related project tracking tools Familiarity with sample review, licensor approval processes, and production timelines Understanding of toy safety regulations and cost considerations is a plus Comfortable working onsite Must be comfortable maintaining confidentiality regarding proprietary designs and product plans About TalentoHCBuild Your Best Team Yet Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable ofdelivering long-term enterprise value.

Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Recent Posts Senior Manager Workday Finance Why Hire a Chief Information Officer? | The Importance of Hiring a CIO for Digital Transformation