Highlights
Are you comfortable managing project timelines and working with multiple stakeholders? Are you able to commute onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)?
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Woonsocket, RI |
| Job Type | Contractor, Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $38.33 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Utica, MI, US |
| Website | http://www.alinestaffing.com/ |
Description
Assistant Product Development Manager
Job Order: Assistant Product Development Manager (Woonsocket, RI)
Location: Woonsocket, RI
Pay: $38.33/hr (W2)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
On-site: On-site 3 days/week (Tuesday–Thursday)
Position Overview
This role supports retail consumer/physical product development and supplier engagement. (This is not an IT/software/digital product role.)
Product testing / UAT
Market analysis
Stakeholder communication
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Candidate Screening Questions (please include answers at the top of the resume)
How many years of experience do you have in Product Development, Project Management, or Merchandising?
Do you have experience working directly with external suppliers/vendors? If yes, briefly describe.
Do you have retail industry experience? If yes, with which company(ies)?
Are you familiar with SKU and UPC management? (Yes/No)
Have you supported product launches or product development projects? (Yes/No)
Do you have experience with Product Testing/UAT? (Yes/No)
Do you have experience with Market Analysis? (Yes/No)
What Microsoft Office applications are you most proficient in?
Are you comfortable managing project timelines and working with multiple stakeholders? (Yes/No)
Are you able to commute onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)? (Yes/No)
Benefits
Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment. A 401(k) with company match is available after 1 year of service.
Interested?
Reply with your updated resume and the best time/number to reach you.
Austin Faris
A-Line Staffing Solutions
Phone: 586-710-7941
Email: afaris@alinestaffing.com
Job Responsibilities
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Develop testing plans and conduct user acceptance, usability, and performance testing.
Analyze market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to support product development decisions.
Conduct benchmarking studies; provide insights on competitive positioning, market share, and differentiation.
Work directly with external suppliers/vendors to manage follow-ups, deliverables, and timelines.
Assist with defining project scope, building timelines, and tracking progress against milestones.
Identify patterns/trends and opportunities for optimization; recommend corrective actions and document details.
Communicate updates and recommendations to stakeholders (product managers, executives, cross-functional teams).
Support compliance and regulatory documentation as needed.
Required / Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications
Required: Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (or specialized training / relevant professional qualification)
Experience: 3–5 years in Product Development OR Project Management OR Retail Merchandising (consumer products/retail/physical products focus)
Must-have: Direct external supplier/vendor communication experience (timelines, deliverables, follow-ups)
Preferred: Retail knowledge (SKU/UPC management, merchandising processes, retail product lifecycle)
Working knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making
Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional)
Required: Ability to commute onsite Tuesday–Thursday
Helpful Experience
Skills
About Company
A-Line Staffing Solutions is a premier staffing company that supplies professionals to the Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology industries.
Founded in 2004, A-Line Staffing Solutions has been a leader in matching talented individuals to the jobs that our clients NEED to fill. We are experts at offering creative staffing solutions to employers, and we are hiring every day.
A-Line Staffing can offer short-term, long-term and direct-hire opportunities to professionals across the United States. We hire only the most qualified and talented individuals in the country. Our recruiting, selection and stringent screening processes have strengthened our reputation for delivering quality customer service and unbeatable talent.
For our commissioned clients, A-Line Staffing closely follows the standards and practices established by The Joint Commission. For all of our clients and employees, our commitment to continual improvement combined with a strict code of ethics provides an atmosphere of respect and unparalleled professionalism.
To find out how A-Line Staffing Solutions can share our talent with you, please contact us today. We are eager to include you among our most valued and satisfied clients. If you are a professional and would like to learn more about open opportunities in your area, please contact us today. We are always searching for talented and enthusiastic professionals