Cover Board Product Manager

This position will oversee, coordinate, and execute initiative to guarantee the success of the product line. The position will focus on the entire product lifecycle, from concept and development to launch and ongoing improvement.  Product Managers define the product vision and strategy, prioritizing features, working with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the product meets market needs. This role may be performed remotely within the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute the overall innovation and new product development effort for the product line.
• Conduct VOC and field evaluation research to generate concepts for innovation.
• Create multi-generational product plans and validate concepts for development through VOC efforts.
• Executes efforts to develop new products in this category.
• Work closely with various departments, including R&D, operations, supply chain, sales, and customer support. Act as a bridge between these teams to ensure everyone is aligned with the product goals.
• Drive consensus and prioritization process to provide sustained long-term growth for the product line.
• Maintains knowledge on emerging products and services.
• Ensure product line resources and information is current and accurate.
• Forecasts, drafts, implements, and oversees the product line’s operating budget.
• Designates and oversees code requirements and certifications.
• Manage sustainability focused initiatives and required certifications.
• Manage and develop the Product Specialist for the product line
• Support efforts from international divisions to grow the product line.
• Participate in industry associations for the product line, including holding positions of influence on the Board or in committees.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of market developments.
• Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and practices.
• Ability to excel in a cross functional team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills

Competencies

• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
  • Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
  • Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
  • Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
  • Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
• Strategic Thinking
  • Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
• Leading People
  • Influence's others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
• Developing People
  • Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in marketing/product marketing and long-range planning required.
• PDMA certification is preferred for new product development managers.
• Building material industry and channel experience preferred

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Travel Requirement:

• The required travel for this position may average up to 8 days per month 

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