Associate Product Manager

Company: LHH US
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LHH in Chicago is working with a longtime client near O'Hare who is looking to hire an Associate Product Manager for their team. Perks of the job: Fantastic company culture Domestic and international client reach B2B and B2C products Great leadership Role autonomy, learning and growth opportunities Competitive salary, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off/holidays Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business or similar Ability to work in office 3 days/week with occasional business travel (trade shows, etc.) Minimum 2 years of product management experience of tangible b2b or b2c products (not tech/SaaS) Exposure to managing products through both Stage-Gate development processes and full end-to-end product life cycles, from ideation through launch, optimization, and end-of-life. Proficient in MS Office products What You'll Do: Support new product development activities, including requirements definition, RFQs, sampling, and coordination with engineering, sourcing, and suppliers Assist in managing products through the Stage-Gate process and key development milestones Maintain product data, specifications, pricing, and documentation within ERP/PLM systems Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and product performance tracking Support product launches by coordinating timelines, assets, training materials, and cross-functional communication Serve as a day-to-day liaison between product management, operations, supply chain, and marketing teams Help manage product changes, line extensions, and SKU rationalization efforts Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year Search managed by: Orfie Krejberg Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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