Sr. Product Manager Jobs

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Attention:
We are willing to assist with relocation to CT for this position. Additionally, we may be open to having this role work remotely for an individual with strong relevant experience.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a company that values integrity, teamwork and loyalty?
At LATICRETE International we are driven to be a top ten construction chemical company that still values family, diversity, collaboration and invention. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned/operated for three generations and are available in 100 countries. In 2017, The Hartford Business Journal named us one of Connecticut’s Top Family-Owned Companies!
We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!
Just some of our benefits:

• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Dental
• 401k
• Medical
• Vision

Covid-19 Precautions:
At all of our facilities, we are taking additional precautions with temperature checks, deep cleaning, testing, and work-from-home opportunities.
Overview:
Key product development and product line management position responsible to coordinate market needs with company innovation initiatives to increase sales, profit and market share for Adhered Façade and Wall Finish Systems portfolio. Leads Marcom, Channel Management, R&D and Operations teams to facilitate NPD efforts.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Responsible for all functions relating to assigned product lines which include:

• Provide line product forecasting for new SKUs and participation in S&OP process for legacy SKUs
• Responsible for all packaging, advertising, and other collateral materials for assigned line.
• Maintain market share estimations and detailed competitive portfolio analysis for key competitors.
• Responsible for driving overall revenue and profitability growth, market share gains.
• Personnel management potential, direct report(s) - PM/APM
• Performs other directly related appropriate duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.
• Coordinate all aspects of product development and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Product Development procedures, to include: R & D, Technical Services, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales Training.
• Responsible for assigned product lines P&L.
• Conduct market research via surveys, ethnographic research etc. to identify and define new product concepts as well as line extensions for assigned line(s).
• Develop, maintain and drive productivity opportunity pipeline and projects through execution
• Improve inventory turns and regular review and management of inventory levels.
• Collaborate with international R&D & Marketing – coordinate product road maps and technology platforms.
• Lead annual strategic planning process and execution of resulting strategic plan activities.
• Conduct annual SKU rationalization analysis and direct product cost down efforts.
• Execute deep financial analysis, work with adjacent departments to improve product line financials.
• Develop content and lead product video recordings and social media postings in support of portfolio
• Lead cross functional teams and “stage gate” process, to bring new products from concept to commercialization.

Job Specifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence software for analysis.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Physical strength to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds.
• 6+ years of product management experience in building/construction products field
• Highly proficient in product development, understanding of product development process.
• Excellent communications & presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong presentation and written skills.
• Exterior wall assembly products management preferred – adhered masonry veneer systems, weather barriers, continuous insulation and other exterior cladding systems
• Second language preferred.
• Strong financial acumen.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• MBA required

Travel:

• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Up to 30%, including international.