Product Manager, Reishi

Mycoworks • Other US Location

Company

Mycoworks

Location

Other US Location

Type

Full Time

Job Description

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium™, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work. MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

MycoWorks is seeking a Product Manager for Reishi™, our mycelium-based leather alternative. The Product Manager will be responsible for understanding market needs, driving product development, and ensuring product quality. This role involves close collaboration with the sales team, customers, and cross-functional teams to achieve our product goals and targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in product management, preferably in the materials and luxury brand sector, and possess strong leadership and data-driven decision-making skills. This role will be based in Paris with weekly travel to Spain and regular travel to the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with the Sales team to understand the market for Reishi and inform future product versions.
  • Build future product specifications for current and new markets 
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their unique requirements 
  • Support the sales team by providing technical product knowledge as part of the sales process and strategy
  • Help drive cross-functional teams towards Reishi product goals and targets
  • Support and drive the downstream Product Development  team with in-person product assessments and training in Spain
  • Initiate and drive the product testing plan
  • Own fabrication recommendations and maintain internal product guide up to date
  • Manage external partner fabricators
  • Drive product quality
  • Stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Product Design, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, product development,  as an Entrepreneur, or a related role.
  • Experience in the fashion or luxury goods industry is preferred.
  • Ability to translate quantitative data into a comprehensive appreciation of a product.
  • Driven by intuition, backed by data
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities. Proven experience embracing changes and challenges.
  • Resourceful and self-motivated, ability to work autonomously to drive goals
  • Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, particularly in driving scientific teams towards goals.
  • Bilingual/Fluent in English and French
  • High attention to detail
  • Product experience
  • Experience with materials engineering or product development in the materials industry is highly desirable
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time internationally

French Translation

Description du rĂ´le:

MycoWorks recherche un Reishi™ Product Manager, notre cuir alternatif à base de Mycelium. 

Le Product Manager sera responsable de la compréhension des besoins du marché et de diriger le développement produit en respectant la qualité de notre produit.

Ce poste implique une collaboration avec l’équipe de vente, les clients et les autres équipes cross fonctionnelles pour atteindre nos objectifs produits.

Le candidat idéal possède une exppérience en management produit, de préférence liée au secteur des matériaux souples et du monde du Luxe. Il/elle possède du leadership et la capacité d’interpréter les données du secteur et de prendre des décisions en fonction.

Ce poste est basé à Paris avec des voyages réguliers en Espagne (1 fois par semaine) et aux Etats-Unis.

Responsibilités:

  • Collabore avec l’équipe de vente pour comprendre le potentiel du marchĂ© pour Reishi™ dans le but de planifier ses futures versions
  • RĂ©dige et rĂ©vise les cahiers des charges des prĂ©sentes et futures versions de Reishi™
  • Cultive et maintient de bonnes relations  avec nos clients clĂ©s et comprend leurs besoins
  • Support pour l’équipe de vente, le Product Manager partage ses connaissances techniques pour la bonne construction de la stratĂ©gie de ventes.
  • Amène les Ă©quipes cross-fonctionnelles vers nos buts produits pour Reishi™
  • Mène et dirige le dĂ©veloppement produit en travaillant en direct avec nos Ă©quipes basĂ©es en Espagne via des Ă©valuations produits en personne
  • DĂ©clenche et mène les plans de tests Produits
  • Responsable des recommandations de fabrication, le Product Manager s’assure que ceux-ci sont Ă  jour
  • Dirige des fabricants dans le but de tester Reishi™ et de comprendre sa capacitĂ© en fabrication
  • Pousse pour la qualitĂ© du produit
  • Reste au fait des dernières tendances de l’industrie et des technologies liĂ©es Ă  notre produit

Qualifications:

  • Master en IngĂ©nierie MatĂ©riaux, Design Produit ou dans un domaine en lien avec le produit
  • % ans d’expĂ©rience en Management Produit, DĂ©veloppement Produit, en tant qu’entrepreneur ou dans un rĂ´le Ă©quivalent
  • Une expĂ©rience significative dans la mode et le luxe est prĂ©fĂ©rable
  • CapacitĂ© Ă  conceptualiser des donnĂ©es quantitatives en apprĂ©ciation produit
  • Suit son instinct et utilise des donnĂ©es
  • Sait naviguer dans l'ambiguĂŻtĂ© et des prioritĂ©s en constante Ă©volution. Forte expĂ©rience Ă  naviguer le changement et les challenges associĂ©s.
  • CapacitĂ© Ă  travailler en autonomie pour atteindre les objectifs. 
  • OrientĂ© solutions et novateur dans la rĂ©solution de problèmes.
  • Forte capacitĂ© Ă  collaborer et Ă  travailler en Ă©quipe
  • Leader capable de guider et diriger des Ă©quipes scientifiques
  • Anglais/Francais Courant
  • Oeil affutĂ©, haute attention pour les dĂ©tails
  • ExpĂ©rience Produit
  • ExpĂ©rience en ingĂ©nierie matĂ©riaux ou dĂ©veloppement produit dans le secteur des matĂ©riaux souples est fortement recommandĂ©e
  • Voyages internationaux jusqu’à 50% du temps 

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In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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Date Posted

09/21/2024

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