Product Manager - Metal Ceilings & Grid

ROCKWOOL Group•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockfon, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group, is seeking a Product Manager to own and drive the development and performance of its Specialty Metal and Grid product portfolios. Based at the Rockfon head office in Chicago, Illinois, this role translates market and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans that support growth through product development, training, education, and communication. The Product Manager develops a thorough understanding of the products, markets, customers, competition, portfolio financials, and opportunities for profitable growth, and uses data and insights to guide product and commercial decisions. The role develops and executes the strategic product roadmap and manages the full product lifecycle, from development and launch through improvement, rationalization, or discontinuation. It works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing, as well as customers such as architects, designers, and contractors. The position also supports sustainability initiatives, builds business cases, and communicates portfolio performance, priorities, and recommendations to stakeholders. Success means becoming the go-to owner for the Grid and Specialty Metal portfolios and driving identified changes through the organization.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial, or related experience.
Ability to understand business and financial concepts, including revenue, volume, price, cost, and margin.
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into action.
Ability to understand customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive positioning.
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or Marketing preferred.
Experience in manufacturing or building products preferred.
Experience with construction products, distribution channels, or specification-driven markets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Own and drive performance of the Specialty Metal and Grid product portfolios.
Develop knowledge of products, markets, customers, competition, and opportunities for profitable growth.
Monitor portfolio financials, including revenue, volume, pricing, cost, and margin, and use data and insights to inform product and commercial decisions.
Develop and execute the strategic product roadmap, identifying competitive gaps, market opportunities, and differentiated products and systems.
Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, launches, improvements, rationalization, and discontinuation.
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on product lifecycle activities.
Engage architects, designers, and contractors to understand market needs and gather Voice of Customer insights, translating them into product and business opportunities.
Partner with Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing to support commercial success through product expertise, training, selling tools, CAD/BIM solutions, digital content, and architect and contractor engagement.
Drive cross-functional execution and continuous improvement.
Support sustainability initiatives and build business cases.
Communicate portfolio performance, priorities, and recommendations to key stakeholders.