New Product Development Manager Jobs in California
New Product Development Manager jobs in California concentrate heavily in consumer electronics, medical devices, biotechnology, and enterprise software, reflecting the state's deep manufacturing and innovation base. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where anchored employers such as Apple, Johnson & Johnson, and Qualcomm consistently recruit new product development managers across mid-level and director-level roles. Cross-functional leadership and experience guiding products from concept through launch are the most in-demand specialties in California listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Translate professional insights, cultural trends, and consumer behavior into differentiated product concepts, positioning, and global campaigns
- Partner with Marketing Director, shaping brand strategy and long-range innovation pipeline in close collaboration with senior brand leadership
- Own select product strategy including new launch forecasting, sizing, and business case development
- Present clear recommendations to leadership and sharpening facts to drive confident decision making
- Lead end to end new product development, building strong product briefs and data driven business cases aligned to brand, performance, and financial targets
- Own stage gates for cross functional alignment to deliver high performance, margin accretive innovation
- Partner with R&D and Supply Chain to manage development timelines and ensure on time launches meeting cost of goods benchmarks (COGs)
- Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with Consumer Market Research to brief, test, and validate concepts with professional stylists, consumers and research partners
- Craft market-leading product positioning marketing concepts and compelling claims for new launches
- Partner closely with Packaging to lead pack briefs, color and material direction, and artwork routing, ensuring packaging delivers on brand vision, shelf impact
What makes you a good fit
- 5+ years of experience with a focus in professional haircare or beauty
- Strong understanding of professional and consumer needs
- Bachelors' degree or relevant experience in new product development
- Strong strategic thinking, ability to deduce conclusions from market research to develop and execute effective brand strategies
- Proficient in utilizing data to make informed choices
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management abilities
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Financial acumen (budget management, business cases, P+Ls)
- Advanced presentation skills and storytelling for senior level audiences
- Leadership capabilities to foster a collaborative work environment
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 and $135,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
About this Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
- Translate professional insights, cultural trends, and consumer behavior into differentiated product concepts, positioning, and global campaigns
- Partner with Marketing Director, shaping brand strategy and long-range innovation pipeline in close collaboration with senior brand leadership
- Own select product strategy including new launch forecasting, sizing, and business case development
- Present clear recommendations to leadership and sharpening facts to drive confident decision making
- Lead end to end new product development, building strong product briefs and data driven business cases aligned to brand, performance, and financial targets
- Own stage gates for cross functional alignment to deliver high performance, margin accretive innovation
- Partner with R&D and Supply Chain to manage development timelines and ensure on time launches meeting cost of goods benchmarks (COGs)
- Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with Consumer Market Research to brief, test, and validate concepts with professional stylists, consumers and research partners
- Craft market-leading product positioning marketing concepts and compelling claims for new launches
- Partner closely with Packaging to lead pack briefs, color and material direction, and artwork routing, ensuring packaging delivers on brand vision, shelf impact
What makes you a good fit
- 5+ years of experience with a focus in professional haircare or beauty
- Strong understanding of professional and consumer needs
- Bachelors' degree or relevant experience in new product development
- Strong strategic thinking, ability to deduce conclusions from market research to develop and execute effective brand strategies
- Proficient in utilizing data to make informed choices
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management abilities
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Financial acumen (budget management, business cases, P+Ls)
- Advanced presentation skills and storytelling for senior level audiences
- Leadership capabilities to foster a collaborative work environment
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 and $135,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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New Product Development Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in new product development manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years leading cross-functional product development teams from concept to launch
- Demonstrated experience with stage-gate or agile product development processes
- Proficiency in product lifecycle management tools and roadmap planning software
- Strong track of collaborating with regulatory, manufacturing, and marketing stakeholders
- Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party development partnerships
New Product Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a new product development manager in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field, with a master's degree preferred for senior roles. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, but candidates in medical device or biotech sectors benefit from familiarity with FDA product development regulations. California hiring paths typically progress from product engineer or associate product manager to a full NPD manager title, often after leading at least one product from concept through commercial launch.
Which companies hire new product development managers in California?
California new product development manager roles are posted by Molex, AMETEK, and Henkel and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of medical device, consumer electronics, and enterprise software companies makes it one of the most active states for this role year-round.
Which California cities have the most new product development manager jobs?
Irvine, Fremont, and Rosemead have the most new product development manager openings in California. The Bay Area dominates because of its density of consumer electronics and enterprise software headquarters, while Los Angeles draws openings from aerospace and consumer goods companies, and San Diego's medical device and biotech cluster generates consistent demand in those sectors.
Are there remote new product development manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since new product development managers often need to collaborate in person with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. About 33% of new product development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely include strategic planning, roadmap reviews, and vendor coordination.
How can I get hired as a new product development manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an associate or junior product manager role, then building toward NPD manager responsibilities over time. Large California employers in medical devices and consumer electronics, such as those based in the Bay Area and San Diego, regularly hire for rotational new product introduction programs that bring in candidates from adjacent roles like manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, or product analyst. A PMP certification or a certificate in product management from a California university extension program strengthens early-career applications significantly.
Where can I find and apply to new product development manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to new product development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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