Director-Products, Fiber Cement Exteriors

James Hardie•Chicago, IL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Products position exists to lead and manage a $2 billion portfolio, with responsibilities spanning portfolio vision and strategy, product launches, and long-term value creation. This role is highly attractive for long term career advancement as it has the opportunity to shape the company’s direction and impact its future while offering the ability to act as a general manager with P&L responsibility, a critical step for those aiming for executive leadership. The Director of Product Management provides strategic and organizational leadership for our Primed fiber cement business, with accountability for long-term growth, profitability, and portfolio health. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Management, this role sets product vision and strategy, leads and develops Product Managers, and ensures alignment between product investments and enterprise priorities. The Director, Product Management operates as a senior business leader, balancing near-term execution with long-term value creation while partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and R&D.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field required.
10–12+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Development, or related leadership roles
experience with full P&L ownership strongly preferred
Experience operating in a manufacturing or durable goods environment strongly preferred.
Strategic thinking and decision-making capability
advanced financial acumen and project management expertise
executive presence with the ability to influence at the highest organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and own the multi-year product vision, strategy, and roadmap across the Primed fiber cement business.
Establish clear strategic priorities and investment frameworks to drive sustainable, profitable growth.
Ensure portfolio decisions are grounded in customer insights, market dynamics, and financial rigor.
Own aggregate P&L performance for the portfolio, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and return on investment.
Partner with Finance and business leadership on long-range planning, annual operating plans, and capital allocation.
Monitor portfolio performance and proactively adjust strategy to address risks and opportunities.
Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers. Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and development pathways within the Product Management function.
Build scalable product management processes, tools, and operating rhythms.
Serve as the senior product partner to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D leadership.
Drive enterprise alignment on product priorities, trade-offs, and execution plans.
Represent Product Management in executive forums, providing clear recommendations and decision support.
Oversee major innovation initiatives and ensure disciplined lifecycle governance across the portfolio.
Ensure product development efforts are scalable, operationally feasible, and aligned with brand and customer promises.