Product Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Brea, CA (Job ID US3619959_BH10017856)

Description

Associate Product Manager (Approx. 3–6 Month Assignment)
Location: Brea, CA 
Work Schedule: HYBRID: Monday – Friday (Tues–Thurs in office)
Pay Rate: $41.34/hour – $50.48/hour
 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Global Product Manager, the Associate Product Manager (Temporary) is responsible for managing the complete product lifecycle of assigned product categories in the global dental market. This role focuses on supporting global product and packaging updates by coordinating timelines, managing documentation, and ensuring smooth implementation across regions. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to drive product transitions, maintain compliance, and facilitate effective communication among global stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support ongoing product and packaging updates across global markets by coordinating timelines, managing country-specific requirements, and ensuring smooth implementation of changes.

• Partner with internal teams—including design, planning, regulatory affairs, quality, and marketing—and external suppliers to facilitate product transitions, artwork revisions, and packaging compliance.

• Track and monitor project progress using tools such as Excel or Smartsheet, proactively identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely execution of deliverables.

• Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of documentation including product labeling, instructions for use (IFUs), and regulatory submissions.

• Support inventory planning to minimize obsolescence and ensure product availability during transitions.

• Manage communications across global teams by coordinating updates, resolving issues, and maintaining alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, product management, or supply chain management, preferably within the medical device, dental, or consumer goods industries.

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• This is a temporary contractor position (3–6 months) with the potential for extension or conversion to a regular full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Critical Success Factors

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic thinking.

• Team-first mindset and strong collaboration skills.

• High ethical standards with attention to compliance and reputational risks.

• Ability to prioritize and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

• Clear and organized written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident presence with the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.

• Persistence and consistency in achieving successful outcomes.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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