Product Manager

Description

The Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition for products and/or product lines. They are the champion of a product and lead cross-functional teams from a product's conception through to its launch. Strong thought leadership is a required, coupled with strong communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• To manage from concept, to design, prototypes, testing, forecast, cost, day to day support, and finally product end of life.
• Expert in leading post launch commercialization plans, working closely with sales to ensure the successful adoption of new products.
• Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements
• Leads the marketing development effort to bring new products from conceptual stages through product life cycles
• Collaborate with multiple internal groups such as sales, engineering, marketing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
• Conduct margin analysis, industry/market research, and in-life performance measurement to determine product demand, positioning, viability, and profitability
• Builds and maintains long-term relationships with key strategic customers
• Manages day-to-day progress of product development for product lines
• Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development.
• Full P&L responsibility for their Product Lines
• 40-50% travel

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate composure in difficult situations
• Ability to pay extreme attention to detail
• Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Proficient in the use of the personal computer and the Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Advanced spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills: business cases, margin and cash flow analysis
• Must be inherently creative and innovative at developing uncommon solutions to address market and business needs.

Requirements

• BS Degree required
• 10 years’ experience in decorative laminate surfaces, cabinets, etc. 
• Positive, team player attitude
• Strong teaming skills
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to read a room and get things done.