Management Development Program- Product Management

LATICRETE•Bethany, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LATICRETE International is looking for driven and passionate Product Management professionals to join our Management Development Program (MDP) — an accelerated, hands-on development experience designed to prepare future leaders for impactful careers within a global manufacturing organization. This 12–18 month rotational program is designed to develop future product managers through a combination of business immersion, cross-functional experiences, market analysis, product strategy, customer engagement, and operational exposure across the organization. Participants will complete structured rotations throughout key business functions, including Technical Service, R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales, developing a comprehensive understanding of how products are developed, manufactured, marketed, sold, and supported throughout their lifecycle. Throughout the program, participants will gain exposure to all levels of the organization and interact directly with technical experts and senior leadership. Each rotation includes defined objectives and meaningful project work designed to strengthen product strategy, market analysis, customer understanding, innovation, and leadership capabilities. Upon successful completion of the program, the associate will be eligible for opportunities within Product Management based on performance, interests, skills, and most importantly, organizational needs.

Requirements

Master’s Degree (MBA, MIB, MA, or MS) in Product Management, Business Administration, Marketing, and/or related field.
3+ years’ professional experience.
Must be willing and able to live in Connecticut
Strong interest in product management, innovation, product strategy, market analysis, and business growth.
Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to be a leader within a dynamic and growing organization
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to balance customer needs, technical considerations, and business objectives.
Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who can work independently or collaboratively.
Must be comfortable spending time in the lab, on the manufacturing floor, and field environments to understand products and customers.
Willingness to travel during business rotations as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to strategic projects that support product innovation, market growth, competitive positioning, and customer success.
Tackle real-world business challenges across multiple departments including Product Management, Technical Service, R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to understand how products move from concept to commercialization.
Develop a deep understanding of the LATICRETE products, technologies, customers, and market segments while learning how innovative products are developed, launched, made, and managed throughout their lifecycle.
Build the business acumen, technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities needed for a successful long-term career in Product Management at LATICRETE.
Gain exposure to all levels of the organization and interact directly with technical experts and senior leadership.
Complete structured rotations throughout key business functions, including Technical Service, R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of how products are developed, manufactured, marketed, sold, and supported throughout their lifecycle.
Strengthen product strategy, market analysis, customer understanding, innovation, and leadership capabilities through defined objectives and meaningful project work in each rotation.