Product Manager

Description

• Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis, including pricing models, value propositions, and positioning strategies.
• Utilize the stage-gate process to ensure structured development and maintain meticulous documentation of product lifecycle activities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks while resolving roadblocks to maintain project momentum and achieve on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and operations teams to improve inventory turns and maintain appropriate inventory levels aligned with market demand and business objectives.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy, aligned with company goals, to drive market growth, innovation, and profitability.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and procedures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, adhering to the stage-gate process to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of product applications through continuous research and analysis.
• Conduct in-depth market research using tools such as surveys, ethnographic studies, and focus groups to uncover and validate new product concepts and line extensions.
• Gather and analyze industry data, sales performance, and market insights to drive data-informed decisions.
• Apply advanced forecasting techniques and inventory management tools to enhance accuracy, minimize risk, and align inventory with evolving market trends.
• Develop, manage, and update detailed project Gantt charts and timelines to systematically track progress, milestones, and deliverables across all project phases.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for new products, enhancements, and strategic pivots.
• Facilitate effective communication by delivering routine project status updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives, risks, and key milestones.
• Lead and support inventory reduction initiatives by utilizing data-driven analysis to identify excess or obsolete stock and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Leverage feedback from distributors, contractors, and dealers to inform strategic product decisions and enhancements.
• Lead commercialization efforts for new products, including go-to-market strategies and promotional initiatives to maximize adoption and revenue impact.
• Develop and implement a forward-looking 3-year product line strategy to sustain competitive advantage and drive innovation.
• Develop and utilize robust feedback mechanisms to collect actionable insights from field sales teams.
• Own revenue growth, market share expansion, and P&L performance for assigned product lines.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and adjust strategies to optimize lifecycle management and market success.
• Drive product rationalization efforts through detailed data analysis, aligning portfolio offerings with market needs and growth objectives.
• Foster collaboration among departments, ensuring seamless coordination between R&D, marketing, operations, and sales to meet project goals.
• Identify and capitalize on market trends and consumer needs using advanced market research methodologies.
• Oversee and manage established product portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market demands.
• Lead individual and cross-functional research initiatives to identify growth opportunities and improve market positioning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives and strategic goals.
• Continuously monitor inventory performance, proactively identifying challenges and opportunities to ensure optimal stock levels and operational efficiency.
• Define and manage the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and prioritizing initiatives based on impact and feasibility.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of common social media platforms (IG, FB, Tik Tok etc)
• Strong presentation and written skills with technical understanding
• Understanding of market research techniques, surveys etc.
• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Strong leadership skills, proven ability & track record to lead cross functional teams.
• 5+ years product marketing experience in the building, construction or industrial products field.
• Up to 30%, domestic and international.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Proven experience in product development, strong understanding of product development stage gate process.
• Physical strength to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in business-related concentration, an MBA is a plus
• Understanding of and how to implement AI into day-to-day workflow.
• Solid understanding of cross functional operations (Sales, Marcom, Mfg, Procurement)
• Excellent communications & presentation skills.
• Second language a plus.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams). Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Salesforce, Oracle EnterpriseOne and CRM OnDemand preferred.

Benefits

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 13 paid holidays, that includes 1 week of paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance