Product Manager

ROCKWOOL Group • Chicago, IL

15d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exceptional position in our market as Product Manager- Metal Ceilings & Grid, and we have built a great brand. You will be based in our Chicago, Il location in a hybrid position, being onsite 4x per week. This position will report to the Sr. Product Manager – Metal Ceilings & Grid. Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever-changing, fast-paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world’s most sustainable building material company in 2022. Join us and make a difference! What you will be doing: The Product Manager will help build and own the Grid category strategy by telling our story, promoting our products, and putting our solutions in the spotlight to highlight the sustainable benefits vital for ROCKFON's growth. As a strong communicator, maintain our reputation across stakeholder groups and build trust in our communities.

Requirements

• 3+ Years Experience in Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Marketing & Sales role in required in Building Products Industry or preferred in the Ceiling Industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• Experience in managing a portfolio of products related to Construction industry, B2B or Industrial goods.
• Travel requires up to 25% of the year
• Facilitation skills – ability to lead small to medium groups of internal stakeholders towards desired outcomes to meet business objectives
• Strong communication and presentation (PowerPoint) skills

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year product strategy aligned with market opportunities and organizational objectives through competitive analysis and market research.
• Define product positioning to maximize commercial opportunity and margin, create features and benefits for roadmap projects, and drive them through NPD milestones in partnership with R&D and Operations.
• Serve as the product champion, build out and action commercial plans aligned with organizational objectives, leverage voice of customer insights to identify opportunities and risks, and own all technical information and collateral, ensuring accuracy across all platforms.
• Drive the marketing communication team providing insight for key product launches to create leads and generate new business.
• Own, drive and develop the product area with a view to maximizing commercial opportunities.
• Define product performance levels and compliance needs matched with market requirements.
• Pricing and margin development.
• Proactively utilize voice of customer insights to identify current and future opportunities and risks.
• Own technical information including all collateral ensuring accuracy across all platforms, printed, pdf and web.
• Own and drive key relationship with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Evaluate competition and position product line to maximize opportunity and margin.
• Be the product champion, build out and action commercial plans in line with organizations commercial plans.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K Match: Up to 6%
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees