Product Management Rotational Associate

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

6d•$57,600 - $79,200•Hybrid

About The Position

GAF’s Product Management Rotational Associate program is designed to accelerate the development of recent graduates into leaders who can meet the growing challenges of the Product Management function. Participants collaborate with key leaders across the Product Organization and work on major projects and strategic initiatives. Rotations are determined by business needs, candidate interests, and mentor guidance. The position is based at GAF’s corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey, and includes a dedicated manager and mentor, technical training, leadership development, and opportunities to build a network of peers and mentors and gain visibility with senior leaders. The two-year program supplements rotational assignments with training courses led by internal and external resources. The interactive curriculum introduces participants to GAF’s functions and develops problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, technical skills, business knowledge, teamwork, and leadership. Participants should be able to work independently and collaboratively, stay organized and detail-oriented, and succeed in a fast-paced environment. Rotations may include Product Management Services, where the associate acts as a junior account manager and secondary liaison for internal customers, manages project flow from inception to completion, learns the business and marketing and creative processes, and leads a project. In Residential Product Management, the associate works with cross-functional teams on product marketing strategy, financial and market analysis, product enhancements, and future growth initiatives. In Digital Marketing, the associate works with Digital Marketing and IT to improve GAF.com functionality and user experience and support business objectives. A Business Services or Customer Marketing rotation supports customer-facing programs through operational inquiry management, reporting and performance tracking, communications, events, customer and third-party liaison work, cross-functional projects, and program documentation. The role is based in the Parsippany corporate headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee’s home office on Friday. Compensation is listed as a base salary range of $57,600–$79,200. GAF states that full-time permanent positions include competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), and vacation packages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Previous GAF internship or co-op experience required.
Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively and build relationships.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
Must work in the office Monday through Thursday; remote work from the employee’s home office is optional on Friday.

Responsibilities

Serve as a secondary liaison between internal customer groups, including Commercial Marketing, Residential Marketing, and Partner Programs, during the Product Management Services rotation.
Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are handled in a timely and accurate manner.
Learn business, marketing, and creative processes and lead a project from start to finish.
Work with cross-functional teams on product marketing strategy, financial and market analysis, existing product enhancements, and future initiatives.
Work with Digital Marketing and IT to improve GAF.com functionality and user experience and support business objectives.
Support customer-facing programs and services by managing front-line operational inquiries, reporting and performance tracking, communications, and customer-facing events.
Act as a liaison with customers and third parties and assist with cross-functional projects.
Develop documentation and a knowledge base to support program success.
Participate in training courses and develop technical, business, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership competencies.