Product Development Project Manager

Department of Position: Product Management

Reports to: Senior Director, Product and Technology

Candidates with less experience may be considered for a Product Development Project Specialist or Product Development Coordinator position

Company Description

Proudly Canadian-founded, the Lorex team across North America is committed to the design, development, and deployment of ingenious smart home security and business monitoring solutions that enhance our customers’ lifestyles and sense of well-being. We achieve this by continuing to produce innovative solutions, all backed by cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of forward thinkers.

Job Summary

The Product Development Project Manager supports the end-to-end product lifecycle for security surveillance systems, ensuring successful execution from concept to mass production. This role serves as a central operational hub, bridging the gap between internal Product Managers and external manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented organizer with a strong aptitude for technology. You will play a key role in managing project schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating clear communication across cross-functional teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution:

• Assist in day-to-day project execution, including maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring resources are aligned with timeline requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturing partners to review development progress, track build readiness, and ensure clear communication of technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Technical Support, to manage deliverable for product launches.

Product Support & Analysis:

• Support engineering teams during the validation phase by organizing prototype evaluations, tracking issue lists (bug tracking), and monitoring resolution progress.
• Assist in the creation of sales enablement materials, including product training documents and specification sheets.
• Conduct market analysis and research on emerging technologies to support the Product Management team’s roadmap planning.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in product coordination, manufacturing operations, or project management.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (Spoken and Written) is Required to facilitate daily discussions with manufacturing partners.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents (e.g., Spec Sheets, BOMs) and quickly learn new product technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (FCC, IC, CE) is highly preferred.
• Experience in the consumer electronic or IoT industry in a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaboration, cross-functional environment.
• Responsibilities may expand or change based on operational and business requirements

Lorex welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.