Product Development Manager, Consumables

Product Development Manager, Consumables 

Remote, US 

ABOUT BARK 

Here at BARK, we love dogs and their people. We’re looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (we’re not kidding). Think Disney for dogs — we make magic for dogs and their people through our products, events, and experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, and our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats and clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys and treats to dogs across the world and use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives and ways to make magic between dogs and their people. We’ve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

WHO WE’RE SNIFFING FOR 

If palatability is in your vocabulary and you're passionate about crafting the best food experiences for dogs, this might be your dream job. We’re sniffing for a curious, creative self-starter who can help us grow our dog treats and food portfolio with exciting new ideas. You’ll work closely with teams across BARK and external partners to bring innovative, high-quality consumable products to market. 

This role plays a central part in owning and managing the full consumables development pipeline, from early innovation through commercialization and post-launch optimization. You’ll maintain visibility across multiple platforms—including food, dental, enrichment, and seasonal products—tracking timelines, risk mitigation, cost targets, and supplier performance. You’ll also ensure seamless cross-functional alignment between Marketing, Ops, Finance, Regulatory, and Sourcing as projects move through the process.

If you love dogs, enjoy collaborating, and get energized by a fast-paced environment, come join our pack.

KEY DUTIES 

• Define, develop, and manage food and treat product development projects from concept through launch.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn customer insights into new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to bring product ideas to life.
• Ensure all products meet BARK’s standards for quality, nutrition, regulatory compliance, and deliciousness.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product development or R&D within the food, treat, or fast-moving consumer goods industry.
• Experience working in an innovation or R&D role focused on launching net-new food or treat products, from early concept through commercialization.
• Proven ability to extend and evolve existing product lines to meet market and customer needs.
• Track record of partnering with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality products.
• Comfortable navigating the entire product development lifecycle, including sourcing, production, QA, and logistics.
• Strong project management capabilities, including maintaining master project lists, tracking 30/60/90-day milestones, and coordinating handoffs across multiple product platforms.
• Skilled in managing cost targets, vendor relationships, and documentation packages such as recipes, testing reports, and packaging assets.
• Experienced in regulatory collaboration, QA testing, and ensuring labeling and compliance standards are met.
• Adept at cross-functional communication and managing dependencies between Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communicator with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfortable driving clarity and alignment across complex workstreams.
• MUST LOVE DOGS.

This position is a full-time, salaried position.  This role is remote based or can be located at our NY headquarters or Columbus, OH fulfillment facility.  We offer health insurance for both you and your pup, 401k, and a dog to pet anytime you wish. 

Commitment to Innovation: BARK is dedicated to being at the forefront of artificial intelligence and is committed to driving advancements in this field. We are seeking individuals who share this passion and are enthusiastic about shaping the future of AI. Experience using AI tools is highly valued and openness to learning is a requirement.

COMPENSATION

• The base salary range for this position is $95,000- $115,000
• This position is eligible for equity 

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills and expertise.