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Associate Product Development Manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Product Associate

Johnston, RI · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

As a Product Associate, you will partner closely with Product Managers and crossfunctional teams to identify and implement product growth opportunities that drive increased revenue and improve client ...

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How much do associate product development manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate product development manager in Rhode Island is $29.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $37.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Product Development Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectAssociate Product Development ManagerProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesSupports product development, assists in project coordination, and conducts researchOwns product strategy, defines features, and manages product lifecycle
Required SkillsBasic product knowledge, teamwork, communication skillsStrategic thinking, leadership, market analysis
ExperienceEntry-level to mid-level, often 1-3 yearsMid to senior level, often 3+ years
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams within product development departmentsCross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, and sales

The Associate Product Development Manager typically supports product teams with research and coordination, while the Product Manager leads product strategy and decision-making. Both roles require strong communication skills, but the Product Manager has greater responsibility for the product's success and lifecycle management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Product Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Product Development Manager, you need a solid understanding of product life cycles, market research, and project management, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Agile or Scrum methodologies, and product management software such as Trello or Asana is typical for the role. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help differentiate high performers in this position. These skills are essential to ensure that products are developed efficiently, meet market needs, and are delivered on time and within budget.

How does an Associate Product Development Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product launch?

An Associate Product Development Manager frequently works alongside cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales to ensure a smooth product launch. This collaboration involves organizing meetings to align on project timelines, gathering input on product requirements, and communicating updates on development progress. Effective communication and coordination are key, as the Associate Manager often acts as a bridge, ensuring that all teams are informed and any issues are addressed promptly. This collaborative environment not only helps in delivering successful product launches but also provides valuable experience in stakeholder management for career growth.

What does an Associate Product Development Manager do?

An Associate Product Development Manager supports the product development process by assisting in planning, coordinating, and overseeing new product initiatives. They collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, and design to ensure products meet market needs and business goals. Their responsibilities often include conducting market research, tracking project timelines, and helping manage budgets. This role is typically entry- to mid-level and serves as a stepping stone to more senior product management positions.
What cities in Rhode Island are hiring for Associate Product Development Manager jobs? Cities in Rhode Island with the most Associate Product Development Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Associate Product Development Manager job openings in Rhode Island as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,119 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Senior Product Development Engineer

PrysmianGroup

Lincoln, RI

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Senior Product Development Engineer

Prysmian

Location: Willimantic, CT or Lincoln, RI

Country/Region:US

Team Overview

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing thousands of miles of cable each year for power transmission, distribution, construction, infrastructure, and telecommunications. With 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, every person at Prysmian has the opportunity to make their mark.

This Senior Product Development Engineer role for Prysmian will support the rapidly expanding data center market for Prysmian. The person in this role will understand market needs, connect customer demand with product capabilities, and lead the development of new product to address demand in this fastgrowing segment. The role includes attending data center conferences, interacting with customers and suppliers, gathering insights, driving discussions to define best products for data center application and connecting market needs with Prysmian solutions. This position requires someone who learns quickly, adapts to constant market changes, provides constant updates to keep the whole company on top of market changes, and brings strong experience in wire and cable product development. The role is everchanging, highly visible, and ideal for someone with both leadership experience and deep technical expertise.

Role Responsibilities

  • Attend industry conferences - Represent Prysmian interests at data center shows and events.

  • Engage with customers and suppliers - Gather information, understand needs, build strong relationship to influence the market decision makers.

  • Actively engage on cable specifications comities - Like UL, CSA, IEC, NEC and customer cable specification.

  • Connect market demand to product needs - Understand products, the market, and how to align both for new opportunities.

  • Lead new product development - Lead the definition and development processes of new products and solution for the data center segment.

  • Respond to market changes - Learn quickly and adjust to evolving customer and market needs.

  • Manage the full product lifecycle - From concept, design, trials, qualification, launch, and continuous performance and cost improvement.

  • Collaborate crossfunctionally - Work with internal teams, across multiple sites, to support data center and new product initiatives.

  • Travel to customer sites and events - Travel 20-30% as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials).

  • 5+ years of product development engineering experience - Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to technical product development projects, ideally involving complex engineered products with strict performance requirements.

  • Wire and cable industry experience - Direct background working with cable constructions, materials, standards, and manufacturing processes; familiarity with industry terminology and product lifecycles is essential.

  • Data center experience - Handson involvement with data center products, applications, or customer requirements, with an understanding of how cable solutions support data center infrastructure.

  • Experience with UL, CSA and NEC - Working knowledge of UL, CSA and NEC standards, testing requirements, and certification processes relevant to wire and cable products.

  • Experience with cable specifications - Ability to interpret, apply, and develop cable specifications, including performance criteria, materials, and compliance requirements.

  • Ability to work onsite 5 days per week - This role requires consistent onsite presence to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and crossfunctional teams.

  • Leadership - Demonstrate the ability of influencing crossfunctional teams, customer, suppliers and standard comities as an individual contributor, guiding teams toward clear decisions in complex environments.

  • Ability to travel 20-30% - Travel to customer sites, conferences, and internal locations to support product development, customer discussions, and market engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 - 10 years of product development engineering experience - Extensive experience driving product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ideally within a technical or industrial environment.

  • Data center product experience from a cable/wire perspective - Direct experience designing, developing, or supporting cable products specifically used in data center applications.

  • Leadership experience - Prior experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing crossfunctional teams.

  • Experience attending data center shows - Familiarity with industry events, customer discussions, and marketfacing activities that support product strategy and opportunity identification, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

  • Proactive and selfdirected - Able to identify actionable items, take initiative, and move work forward confidently without guidance from leadership.

  • Experience representing technical products externally.

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