Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! We are looking for a R&D Product Manager who will join our team. The Product Development Manager (PDM) will lead a cross functional and technical team responsible for product development of our consumer Lawn, Garden & Home Care products. The PDM role is accountable for matching technical solutions with business and consumer needs while developing future leaders within Scotts Miracle Gro's R&D organization. The PDM will be responsible for identifying new products, new claims, and cost savings opportunities, driving the advancement the core consumer product portfolio. While direct reports will typically include biologists and formulators, project leadership extends to packaging engineers, procurement, quality, regulators and marketers. The PDM is the primary commercialization liaison between R&D and the larger cross functional team. The PDM will be responsible for setting expectations, timelines, budgets, mentoring, resource management, and project management. This role will report to the R&D category director. In this role you will : * Bring new products from inception to commercialization in the consumer L&G market. Identify, evaluate and advocate for innovative ideas and move them through the SMG innovation process. Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of products to market. Gain alignment with senior leadership through regular milestone updates. * Provides leadership to direct report team to develop the future generation of R&D leaders by supporting their development through coaching and performance management. Create a team culture that encourages and promotes innovative solutions. * Participates in developing business strategy to drive growth in the consumer L&G space. Gather consumer insights derived from both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods such as focus groups, ethnography, surveys etc. to steer innovation and product development *Provide technical and/or managerial expertise to support the maintenance of current product lines through continuous improvement * Identification of strategic partner and/or acquisition candidates, leads the assessment of new 3rd party technologies, including the evaluation of partnership agreements (CDA's MTA's etc.), and communicating the technology linkage to business needs. Partner with the Procurement team to identify, evaluate and advocate for innovative materials to incorporate into future or current products. * Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product development and horticultural science. What you'll need to be successful: * Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry , Engineering, Life Science/Physical Science * 10 - 15 Years of experience prefered * MS in physical/life science, chemistry or engineering with 5 or more years of people and project management experience. Ph.D. preferred, and may offset 3 years of industry experience. * Substantial experience in new product development of consumer packaged goods; ideally lawn and garden products; including managing the daily aspects of existing product and preparing, supporting and implementing new product introductions. *Appreciation for the key role of marketing in a consumer goods business. *Detail orientated with ability to multitask in a dynamic environment where success depends on deep internal and external cApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI3MDg0LjEwNTA4QHNjb3R0c21pcmFjbGVncm9jb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ