Assistant Project Manager

Job Description - Assistant Project Manager Experience: 3-6 Years Location: Pune About Us Frido is committed to enhancing everyday living through innovative, ergonomic solutions that promote comfort and well-being. Our mission is to design next-generation products that empower people to walk, sit, and sleep better. Everything we create is rooted in our passion to help people live life their way - with freedom, ease, and joy. Join us in building meaningful, user-centered products that solve real-world problems and improve the lives of millions. About the Role We are seeking a highly proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with mandatory experience in Product Designing and Physical Product Lifecycle Management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working in product-based companies, coordinating across design, marketing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive product development from concept to launch and post-launch improvements. You will play a key role in ensuring product design feasibility, smooth execution, timely delivery, and high-quality product outcomes. Key Responsibilities Product Design & Development - Work closely with the Product Design team to ensure alignment on user needs, design intent, feasibility, and prototype development. - Review design specifications, provide input on functionality, manufacturability, and user experience. - Support concept validation, prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles. Product Lifecycle Management - Manage and support end-to-end physical product lifecycle - from ideation to launch and continuous improvement. - Monitor project timelines, track deliverables, and ensure on-time execution using tools like Asana. - Identify risks, bottlenecks, and propose solutions to keep development on schedule. Cross-Functional Coordination - Act as a central communication bridge between Product, Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, QC, and external vendors. - Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure timely procurement, production readiness, and inventory planning. - Work with QC teams to ensure final product quality, compliance, and technical accuracy. Launch & Documentation - Support Marketing with product insights, features, and design specifications for campaigns and packaging. - Prepare clear documentation, reports, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders. - Track post-launch product performance and drive improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications - Mandatory: Proven experience in Product Designing AND Physical Product Lifecycle Coordination & Management. - 3-6 years of experience in product coordination or product management in a product-based company. - Strong understanding of product design workflows, prototyping, industrial design collaboration, and development cycles. - Practical experience using tools like Asana, Jira, or Trello for project management. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple product initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. - Basic understanding of marketing processes, supply chain operations, manufacturing, and QC principles. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, Business, Supply Chain, or related field. - Experience with consumer goods, ergonomic products, or hardware-based product ecosystems. - Familiarity with design documentation, technical drawings, and product testing processes. What We Offer - Opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative consumer products. - A collaborative, growth-oriented workplace. - Competitive compensation and benefits. - The chance to shape products that transform everyday life.