Product Manager

Springs Window Fashions•Middleton, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings. Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor. The Product Manager is the business owner of an automation and motorization portfolio, accountable for driving profitable growth, market differentiation, and customer value across the full product lifecycle. This role operates as the general manager of the product line, translating market needs and strategic priorities into executable plans, while aligning internal teams and external to deliver results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or other business-related fields.
3+ years Product management experience with a consumer products company is required.
Experience working with connected (Smart Home) products is highly desired.
Experience with the marketing and the sale of custom window products preferred, or comparative experience in similar/adjacent industry.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a product management role with products that are custom made based on the needs of each customer.
Business & Financial Acumen
Strong ownership of P&L drivers (price, cost, mix, volume)
Ability to build and defend business cases with leadership
Strategic Thinking
Develop long-term platform strategies in a rapidly evolving smart home landscape
Anticipate competitive moves and technology shifts
Cross-Functional Leadership
Proven ability to lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Skilled at driving alignment in complex environments
Technical Fluency (Preferred)
Familiarity with motorization systems (motors, power, controls) and connectivity protocols (Zigbee, Matter, PoE, BLE)
Understanding of smart home ecosystem integration
Customer & Market Orientation
Deep understanding of dealer/channel dynamics and end-user needs
Ability to translate insights into actionable requirements
Personal Attributes
Ownership mindset—acts as the “CEO of the product”
Resilient, decisive, and strong communicator with executive presence

Nice To Haves

Experience working with connected (Smart Home) products is highly desired.
Experience with the marketing and the sale of custom window products preferred, or comparative experience in similar/adjacent industry.
Technical Fluency (Preferred)
Familiarity with motorization systems (motors, power, controls) and connectivity protocols (Zigbee, Matter, PoE, BLE)
Understanding of smart home ecosystem integration

Responsibilities

Own the Product Business (P&L Mindset)
Manage the portfolio to deliver revenue, margin, EBITDA, attachment rate, and lifecycle profitability target
Build and manage business cases while driving cost optimization
Define Customer-Centric Strategy
Own segmentation, value propositions, and positioning within the market segment under their responsibility
Lead VOC efforts and continuously refine positioning across dealer, end-user, and partner needs
Lead Portfolio & Roadmap Strategy
Build and manage a multi-year roadmap spanning platform evolution (motors, controls, firmware) and connectivity (Zigbee, Matter, BLE, PoE and future protocols)
Prioritize trade-offs across innovation vs. cost and platform standardization vs. differentiation
Drive Cross-Functional Execution
Lead execution across Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing with clear ownership, timelines, and success criteria
Act as the central integrator to align stakeholders and drive decisions across competing priorities
Lifecycle & Post-Launch Performance Management
Manage products across the full lifecycle, including performance tracking, improvement actions, and lifecycle decisions
Ensure continuity between launch and sustained success—avoiding “launch-and-leave” execution gaps
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use product, financial, and customer data to prioritize investments and guide roadmap decisions
Integrate quantitative insights with market understanding to drive clear, defensible decisions