product manager
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August 29, 2024
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Rockwool
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*Job title:* Product Manager
We are seeking a *Product Manager - Roof, Core Solutions, Curtainwall & Firestopping *to join the *Product Management Team*. This position will be based onsite at our Head Office in Milton, ON full time, with 25% travel within the U.S and Canada, and will report to the Director of Product Management & Strategy.
*Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?*
In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
_*Join us and make a difference!*_
*Your Future Team*
As a key member of the ROCKWOOL Product Management Team, you will own our Roofing, Core Solutions, and Curtain Wall & Fire Stopping portfolio of products. This cross-functional role works closely with ROCKWOOL sales, marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain teams.
*What You Will Be Doing*
In this role, you will drive the expansion of the ROCKWOOL market through innovative new product ideas and applications, have a deep understanding of US and Canadian insulation markets and competitors, and prepare business cases for the delivery of new products. A key performance indicator for the role is portfolio profitability.
* Research new product and market opportunities, conduct market analyses, and develop business cases to evaluate and advance identified opportunities. Makes use of supplied analytics including market research, competitor audit and analysis, capturing market needs & trends, financial analysis, and pricing recommendations
* Develop go-to-market strategies for products in the portfolio, updating as needed
* Leverage knowledge of building codes and construction types when evaluating new product opportunities
* Creating value propositions for ROCKWOOL stone wool products based on market insights obtained through such means as Voice of Customer (VoC) work and market research
* Lead recommendation of product pricing with responsibility for portfolio margins and working with sales and specifications teams to execute levers for business growth
* Lead the execution of product management initiatives
* Collaborate and build relationships with ROCKWOOL stakeholders including finance, sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with third-party system partners
* Leverage relationships within the ROCKWOOL Group network to gain insights and collaborate when appropriate
* Establish, monitor, and act on KPI?s for the portfolio, driving intervention and proposing solutions where required
* Actively manage SKU?s to ensure product profitability, implementing phase-out plans when needed
*What You Bring*
* Bachelor?s degree in business or commerce
* 5+ years of relevant working experience in product management, market analysis, or financial analysis
* Commercial experience in building materials, architectural consulting, or building system development
* Experience preparing and presenting business cases for new product developments
* Experience managing a portfolio of product SKU?s, understanding their KPI?s, and taking action to rectify as required
* Experience using a Stage-Gate model in product development
* Understanding of US and Canadian building codes and construction types, particularly in relation to insulation, and leveraging that knowledge to develop cost-effective solutions
* Experience working with business systems: SAP is preferred
* PMP, Six Sigma, or similar project management credential is considered an asset
* Exceptional communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Strong ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
* Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and related computer skills
* Ability to travel 25% within the USA and Canada
*What We Offer*
* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive benefits package
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LocationMilton, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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