Product Manager (Non-Tech)
Assesses how product managers of physical, hardware and retail products make product decisions, communicate with suppliers, plants and retail partners, own delivery, lead cross-functional work, and keep improving their products.
Application
The Product Manager assessment (Non-Tech) is used by HR professionals to evaluate candidates for product roles outside software, including product line and portfolio managers, hardware and new product development managers, lifecycle and sustaining product managers, and retail or own-brand product developers. It is applied during pre-employment screening to identify candidates who can prioritise with customer and market evidence, coordinate engineering, sourcing, manufacturing and retail partners, and see products through to launch and beyond. It also supports role-specific hiring across manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, and internal mobility, helping organisations assess buyers, engineers or category specialists who are ready to take on product ownership. It works well alongside technical or AI fluency assessments to give a complete view of product readiness.
Benefits
The Product Manager (Non-Tech) assessment measures key skills such as product judgment, supplier and stakeholder communication, ownership, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement, all of which are essential for managing physical, hardware, and retail products. These skills directly impact workplace outcomes, helping product managers balance cost, quality and customer needs, keep suppliers, plants and retail partners aligned, and bring products to market on time. By assessing how candidates handle realistic product challenges, HR teams can identify product managers who make sound decisions, coordinate complex launches, and keep improving products throughout their lifecycle. This leads to more successful launches, stronger supplier relationships, and better business performance.
Skills measured
Product Judgment
Influence & Communication
Ownership & Execution
Cross-functional Teamwork & Leadership
Adaptability & Agility
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Nick Jacks
Group Director of Talent
Sigrid Shun
VP, HR Business Partner Lead
Rob Dougherty
Senior Vice President of Global Talent
