Product Manager - Residential Windows & Doors

YKK AP America Inc. • Atlanta, GA

18d

About The Position

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship. Position Summary The Product Portfolio Manager serves as a strategic individual contributor responsible for driving the overall strategy, positioning, and lifecycle management of YKK AP’s residential window and door product lines. This role leverages market intelligence, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products align with customer needs, industry trends, and organizational objectives. The Product Portfolio Manager applies independent judgment to shape product direction, influence key business decisions, and develop strategies that enhance market competitiveness and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, engineering, or a related field required; a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills will be considered.
• 3–6 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or a related strategic role within the residential window, door, or building materials industry.
• Strong understanding of dealer and builder channels and their influence on product adoption, sales, and market growth.
• Proven ability to interpret market insights and translate them into effective product strategies and recommendations.
• Skilled collaborator who works independently while partnering across sales, marketing communications, and product development.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with tools for product lifecycle management, pricing analysis, or market research.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and influence product strategy in partnership with sales and manufacturing leadership by applying independent judgment and market expertise to define the residential window and door product line roadmap.
• Analyze and interpret market intelligence (including Voice of Customer and competitor data) to identify opportunities for product innovation, improvement, and differentiation.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive business cases for new products and lifecycle management, incorporating financial analysis, market justification, and cross-functional input to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate strategically with sales and marketing communications to shape product positioning, messaging, and supporting materials that align with business objectives and market demands.
• Monitor and evaluate market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer trends to proactively recommend strategic adjustments to product and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for new product development by defining market requirements, validating concepts, and supporting successful commercialization activities.
• Design and deliver training content and communication materials to ensure sales teams are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote new or updated products effectively.
• Perform other strategic or analytical duties as assigned in support of the company’s growth and profitability

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities.
• YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.
• By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees