Product Portfolio Manager (944)

American Builders and Contractors Supply Co•Beloit, WI

28d

About The Position

ABC Supply is North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products. ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered. Role Overview: As a Product Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining the product portfolio vision, strategy, and roadmap to deliver value to both the business and its customers. You will take ownership of the strategic direction of the Field Facing portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and operations, you will translate business goals into actionable plans. In addition to your portfolio management responsibilities, you will have direct people management duties, including hiring, line management, and leadership of a team of Product Managers. You will provide strategic guidance and prioritize the work to ensure successful execution at the team level. While the Product Managers focus on near term roadmaps and tactical execution, you will own the overall vision, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and maintaining a strong focus on driving business outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Product & Product Portfolio Management Expertise: Proven experience (7+ years) Product Management roles, with a minimum of 5 years managing a portfolio of Products, ideally in a B2B, retail or supply chain environment. A track record of successfully launching and managing products that deliver customer and business value.
Strategic Thinking & Execution: Ability to define and drive a clear product vision and strategy while managing the tactical execution through collaboration with Product Managers and cross-functional teams.
Organizational Leadership: Exceptional ability to hire, lead, coach, mentor and support a team of Product Managers as direct reports. Ability to lead with empathy and support a culture of excellence within assigned area of the ABC Product organization.
Customer-Centric Mindset: Strong commitment to understanding customer needs and translating them into meaningful product outcomes. Ability to balance customer and business priorities effectively.
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using data to make informed decisions, track product performance, and refine strategies. Experience with tools and methodologies for testing product experience, analyzing market trends and customer behavior.
Collaboration & Leadership: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and inspire cross-functional. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, from executives to delivery teams.
Technology Savvy: Strong understanding of technology platforms and software development processes, with the ability to translate technical constraints into business decisions.
Flow & Agile Practices: Experience with flow-based principles and metrics (e.g., cycle time, throughput) to ensure effective product development and delivery. Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies is a plus.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, self-starter mentality with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day operations.
Cultural Fit: Alignment with ABC's mission and values, valuing our role in helping our customers build the American dream.

Nice To Haves

Wholesale Distribution Experience: Familiarity with the logistics or wholesale distribution industry and its unique challenges and opportunities.
Financial Acumen: Ability to manage product budgets, forecast revenue, and understand financial metrics related to product performance.
UX/UI Design Knowledge: Understanding of user experience and interface design to effectively collaborate with design teams and advocate for exceptional user experiences.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the logistics, e-commerce, or software development industries and an understanding of their unique challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the portfolio vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives and customer needs.
Portfolio Strategic Planning: Create and maintain a portfolio roadmap and strategy documents that reflect strategic priorities and supports value delivery.
Strategic Portfolio Lifecycle Management: Own and optimize the product portfolio lifecycle across multiple initiatives. Evaluate product performance, market fit, and strategic alignment to guide investment decisions, sunsetting and innovation. Ensure the portfolio reflects evolving business priorities and customer needs, balancing short-term delivery with long-tern value creation.
Customer & Market Insights: Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and trends. Use these insights to inform the portfolio strategy and ensure it meets evolving customer and market needs.
Obsession with Customer Experience: Prioritize and champion the customer's experience in every aspect of product development. Ensure that all portfolio decisions, features, and enhancements are driven by a deep understanding of customer needs and feedback. Continuously seek ways to improve the customer journey and deliver exceptional value.
Champion Product Experimentation Frameworks: Partner with customer enablement, engineering and design teams to design, implement and learn from product testing methodologies to increase understand utilization of the portfolio and inform future strategic plans and decisions.
Collaboration with Product Managers: Provide direction and support to Product Managers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the product vision and strategy. Collaborate with them to ensure the backlog is aligned with strategic goals and that team-level work drives desired outcomes.
Stakeholder Alignment: Partner with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, operations, and finance, to gather requirements, manage expectations, and align portfolio strategy with business goals. Act as the primary point of contact for executive leadership regarding portfolio direction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate alignment and collaboration across engineering, design, and operations teams to ensure product development efforts are cohesive and focused on delivering customer value.
Customer-Centric Focus: Act as the champion of the customer within the organization. Ensure that product decisions are informed by a deep understanding of customer needs and deliver meaningful value.
Product Development Oversight: Collaborate with engineering and design teams to define product features and specifications. Work with Delivery Managers to ensure smooth execution, removing roadblocks, and fostering a culture of flow and continuous delivery.
Performance Tracking & Data-Driven Decisions: Define and track product success metrics, such as customer adoption, satisfaction, and business impact. Use data-driven insights to iterate on the portfolio strategy and roadmap.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Lead the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new features and products. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure successful launches and clear communication of value propositions.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Regularly assess product performance and process efficiency, driving refinements to deliver greater customer and business impact.
Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring smooth product development and successful launches.
Ethical Leadership: Uphold ethical standards in all product development efforts, ensuring alignment with company values and promoting responsible innovation.
Hiring: Lead the recruitment process for Product Owners, ensuring the team is composed of skilled and motivated individuals.
Line Management: Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management for Product Owners, fostering their professional growth and development.
Talent Management: Implement effective talent management strategies to foster a high-performing team.
Mentoring: Provide mentorship and guidance to Product Owners, fostering their professional growth and development.
Leadership: Inspire and guide the team, setting clear expectations and providing the support needed to achieve strategic goals.