Product Manager- TPO

Johns Manville•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. We set the benchmark high for our products—and even higher for our people. We’re looking for a Product Manager to lead the strategy, performance, and profitability of a roofing systems product line. This role is ideal for a commercially minded product leader who enjoys balancing strategy with execution and thrives in a highly cross‑functional environment. As a Product Manager, you’ll own the full product lifecycle—from portfolio optimization and forecasting to value proposition development and commercialization—while partnering closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing to deliver profitable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical, technical sales, or marketing role related to manufacturing or building products
Proven experience developing and managing commercial product strategies with a strong customer focus
Solid understanding of product attributes, manufacturing processes, and product technologies
Demonstrated use of product and marketing tools such as portfolio analysis, segmentation, value proposition development, and competitive analysis
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership and influence in cross‑functional environments
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Comfortable interfacing with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Own Product Strategy & Profitability
Develop and execute product line strategies aligned with an overall cohesive roofing systems portfolio
Drive overall product line profitability through daily management of price, cost, inventory, lifecycle, and mix
Evaluate and rebalance the portfolio using structured tools to identify cost optimization, SKU reduction, and new product opportunities
Lead Data‑Driven Decision Making
Deliver regular and ad‑hoc reporting and presentations to business leadership on product performance, trends, and initiatives
Develop 3–24‑month forecasts and actively manage near‑term (0–3 month) sales forecasts to achieve business objectives
Analyze competitive dynamics, market trends, and regulatory changes to inform strategic and operational plans
Partner Across the Business
Work closely with Pricing and Sales to establish contribution margin targets and pricing strategies based on market conditions and competitive intelligence
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to align SIOP planning with customer expectations and operational capabilities
Support account management and sales activities through tools, insights, and product expertise
Build Compelling Value Propositions
Develop and support value propositions for products and systems
Educate sales, customer service, and customers on product options, differentiation, and customer value
Coordinate development of selling tools, strategies, and marketing materials to drive profitable growth by market segment
Ensure Compliance, Quality & Lifecycle Excellence
Partner with Technical, Legal, and Code Management to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards (FM, UL, ASTM, etc.)
Ensure product labels, trademarks, patents, and contracts comply with regulatory and corporate requirements
Define customer expectations for product quality and ensure adherence to finished product specifications
Identify quality issues, risks, and improvement opportunities and drive resolution
Drive Innovation & Commercialization
Identify product gaps and new market opportunities
Lead JM‑Gate implementation and commercialization efforts for new and improved products
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance on annual cost take‑out initiatives with clear execution plans

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees.
Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.