Senior Product Development Manager

Founded in 1937, our client began as a manufacturer of specialty chemical sealants, becoming a staple in the plumbing industry. Over the years, they have expanded their product offerings to support tradespeople in the HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, and construction markets.

They are a leading provider of innovative, reliable solutions that increase efficiency and performance. Their products have earned a loyal following for their proven value, and they are often the first to address the challenges faced by professional tradespeople.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of product managers within a specific product category to execute business growth objectives and align on strategic positioning
• Own product life cycles, including road maps, line reviews, SWOT, and SKU harmonization/rationalization
• Execute product development initiatives. Develop product specifications, timelines, and financial models detailing CAPEX, ROI, etc., for crucial product activities
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and contractors to develop, ideate, and execute product initiatives that drive differentiation and additional sales
• Collaborate with marketing to commercialize new products and optimize our client brand, product, and packaging position
• Work with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to optimize the product offering
• Evaluate Intellectual Property to identify and execute IP strategies
• Align strategy and deliverables within the Product Strategy and Management team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or a related degree
• 5+ years working in a Product Marketing or Product Management role, with a passion for customer experience and an ability to demonstrate a proven track record of identifying new opportunities or solving pain points based on customer insight and data.
• 1+ years working in a people manager role (handling crucial conversations, performance management, etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Must be available for at least 20% of travel