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Program Manager - NPD Projects

Kohler, WI · On-site

$131K/yr

Program Manager - NPD Projects Work Mode: Onsite Location:  Onsite 4 -Kohler, WI Opportunity Accountable for the project management and implementation of a portfolio of new projects and activities ...

As a Manufacturing Systems NPD Engineer, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality for new ...

Senior NPD Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$85 - $95/hr

Senior NPD Engineer About Us Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company with a passion for making lives better. We do this by living our values, and through a relentless focus on the success of our ...

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How much do npd jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for npd in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an NPD professional?

NPD stands for New Product Development. NPD professionals are responsible for overseeing the process of bringing new products to market, from the initial idea and concept through design, development, testing, and launch. They collaborate with teams across research, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure products meet customer needs and business goals. Their work often involves market research, project management, and coordinating timelines and budgets. NPD roles are crucial for companies looking to innovate and stay competitive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an NPD specialist?

To thrive as a New Product Development (NPD) Specialist, you need strong project management skills, a background in product design or engineering, and experience with market research and innovation processes. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and stage-gate or agile development methodologies is typically required. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication are critical soft skills for cross-functional teamwork and managing stakeholders. These capabilities are essential for successfully driving new products from concept to market, ensuring competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in New Product Development teams?

Professionals in NPD often encounter challenges such as balancing innovation with feasibility, managing tight deadlines, and aligning cross-functional teams (like marketing, design, and engineering) towards a unified product vision. Navigating rapidly changing market trends and customer preferences can also require quick adaptation and iterative development. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to coordinate efforts, overcome resource constraints, and ensure successful product launches.

What is the difference between Npd vs Product Manager?

AspectNpdProduct Manager
Required credentialsBachelor's in engineering, marketing, or related field; sometimes certifications in product developmentBachelor's or master's in business, marketing, or related field; certifications like PMP or Agile often preferred
Work environmentResearch and development teams, manufacturing, cross-functional product developmentMarketing, sales, engineering teams, strategic planning
Employer and industry usageManufacturing, consumer goods, technology companiesTech, retail, consumer electronics, and various industries

While Npd (New Product Development) focuses on creating and launching new products, a Product Manager oversees the entire product lifecycle, including strategy, development, and market success. Both roles require collaboration across teams, but Npd is more specialized in the innovation process, whereas Product Managers handle broader product strategy and business goals.

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Infographic showing various Npd job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Market Research Account Manager, Retail Business Group

The NPD Group, Inc.

Port Washington, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


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Company Description
Come join us at NPD - we're among the world's leading market research firms and find ourselves at a very exciting time in our history. We provide market intelligence and strategic guidance to the world's largest retailers and the manufacturers who fill their shelves. A key to our growth strategy is a focus on providing advanced modeling and solutions to incease the impact we can have for our clients. NPD offers a career filled with innovation and opportunity that is unique in the market research community and ideal for the creative and amibitious business research experts who join our family.
Job Description
APPLY VIA: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oACN1fwK&s=AKSR
Our Retail Business Group team is currently seeking an Account Manager who is responsible for managing and growing the relationship between NPD and multiple specialty retailers in key industries (consumer electronics, apparel, home, footwear, and beauty). In this role, you will you aid in building actionable, value-added insights, manage and grow the retailers' relationship, and drive revenue within the assigned accounts.
This position is located in Port Washington, NY.
Responsibilities:
• Build strategic relationships with retailer contacts to develop strategic business insights regarding the retailers' most important business issues/needs, both short and long-term.
• Ensure overall satisfaction by proactively relating the cross category data and industry trends to business opportunities.
• As NPD's point person to our retailer team, you'll be providing insights, data analysis and appropriate solutions, using various NPD data resources and capabilities, to directly support the decision making process within cross functional retailer teams such as Consumer Insights, Strategy and Merchandise.
• Develop a strong comprehension of how manufacturer/retailer relationships can be applied to assist our retailers in growth profitability while also advancing NPD's reputation, positioning and growth.
• Enhance manufacturer and retailer collaboration through the use of NPD Account Level Reports (ALRs) in line reviews and joint business planning.
• Strengthen partnership via value-add within the practice area.
• Expand the client base to include a broader mix of end users.
• Partner with cross-functional departments and teams to ensure success for the business.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• 6+ years of experience within data analysis, client services, account management or sales. Category Management or Key Account management within a manufacturer or retailer a plus.
• Corporate retail experience with exposure to point-of-sale data analyses and store level applications with a deep understanding of how data can be used to identify business building opportunities for clients.
• Ability to synthesize both quantitative and qualitative data and develop meaningful insights using several data resources.
• Ability to generate/support creative ideas and effectively sell those ideas.
• Strong presentation skills with a high comfort level presenting to large groups and senior audiences.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiations.
• Proven history of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
• Expert Office Suite skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Travel typically 20-30%
Additional Information
*NPD is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Company Description
The world around us is changing. Retail is in a state of major transition, and consumers have more options than ever. As a leading provider of global information and advisory services, NPD is at the forefront of helping our clients, the world's biggest brands and retailers understand and profit from these changes.
Since 1966, we have been helping businesses track industry trends and understand their customers in order to get the right products in the right places for the right people at the right prices. We serve more than a dozen industries including consumer electronics, entertainment, fashion, food / foodservice, toys, video games, and more.
We want to lead manufacturers and retailers on collaborating via the effective use of our information in line reviews and joint business planning.
To apply to this position click the following link:
https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oACN1fwK&s=AKSR