Vice President, Product Management

Duravent Group•Grand Rapids, MI

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering. Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family. As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future! Our team is currently seeking a Vice President – Product Management. This will be a full-time, hybrid role with onsite expectations at our Innovation Center located in Grand Rapids, MI. Travel estimated at 25%. The Vice President of Product Management is responsible for driving excellence across product management operations, category performance, and strategic growth initiatives. This leader owns the development and execution of category strategies that align customer needs, competitive differentiation, and financial performance within a private ownership environment. This role requires a hands‑on leader and coach who sets high standards for product management rigor, customer intimacy, financial ownership, and strategic clarity. The VP of Product Management establishes best practices, builds strong product leaders, and ensures that product strategy is clearly articulated, aligned, and executed across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field. MBA is desired
10+ years of Product Management / Product Strategy experience, including 5+ years of team leadership experience.
5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Located within a commutable distance from our Grand Rapids, MI Facility
Authorized for work within the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Product Management experience in the building material product industry
Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical stakeholder
Strong understanding of product financial metrics and the ability to develop business cases and ROI analysis for new product initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Product Management organization by establishing and reinforcing best practices across all product management disciplines
Own the holistic view of each product category, ensuring portfolio alignment to channel needs, customer segments, and long‑term business strategy.
Drive accountability for category‑level financial performance, including revenue, margin, and cost structure, with a strong focus on margin protection and improvement.
Ensure deep technical understanding of products, applications, and the systems in which they operate, enabling credible decision‑making and effective collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
Establish expectations for advanced customer knowledge, including familiarity with key and strategic accounts and a practical understanding of how to engage and serve them effectively.
Maintain deep, current knowledge of competitors, their portfolios, and their value propositions, ensuring product strategies are grounded in market reality.
Define, implement, and monitor meaningful KPIs to measure category health, execution effectiveness, and strategic progress.
Establish deep customer centricity as a core expectation of the product management team by ensuring rigorous and consistent application of:
Own and drive the strategic vision and growth roadmap for each category by embedding best‑practice strategic frameworks and disciplined planning
Represent the Product Management organization at the senior leadership level
Model and reinforce strong leadership behaviors across the Product Management function
Play a leading role in advancing critical strategic initiatives