Head of Product Management

ROCKWOOL Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockfon is seeking a Head of Product Management to be based at our head office in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid position with a work-from-home option on Fridays. The role reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development. As the Head of Product Management, you will be responsible for the development and deployment of the Product Management function for Rockfon, N.A. You will have direct responsibility for all product areas while managing others through a focused Product Management team. You will continue to develop our Technical Service offering to become a leader in the market and manage the development of our Mono training platform across North America. 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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction related field.
Minimum of 5+ years within building products required.
Interpersonal skills that facilitate communication with all members throughout the organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience within Product Management, preferred.
Ceilings and acoustic solutions an advantage.
Strong knowledge of the construction marketplace and deep knowledge of our products and systems in order to identify commercially viable opportunities to help define the overall product portfolio.

Responsibilities

Working with engineering, be instrumental in strategic product and system development plans in line with market needs and key goals and objectives, executing and launching in a timely manner across all product groups.
Identify and develop key points of differentiation across products and services – including but not limited to segment portfolio development and service development (including elements such as CAD and BIM).
Create and monitor reporting and strategy development for technical helpdesk service for architects, contractors and installers.
Create and implement a comprehensive training program for the complete portfolio (internal and external).
Liaise cross functionally with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations and the wider Marketing team.
Own the product portfolio from concept to market delivery utilizing or developing appropriate tools such as stage/gate.