Director Product Management
Director Product Management
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Job Description
Overview
At Hayward we deliver exceptional products outstanding service and innovative technology to transform the experience of water. Guided by our valuesCare Respect Lead and Growwe inspire happiness and wellbeing through safe smart and sustainable solutions.
Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE HAYW) is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs manufactures and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps filters heating cleaners salt chlorinators automation lighting safety flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee Arizona and Rhode Island as well as Canada Spain France Australia and China. This position is based in North Kingstown RI.
The Director of Product Management will lead the endtoend product management lifecycle from defining strategy to ensuring the successful development and launch of innovative products that meet customer needs and drive business growth. This leadership role will collaborate with engineering marketing design and other crossfunctional teams representing Hayward as an industry expert while building and mentoring a highperforming product management team.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and update 3year product line business plans and 5year product portfolio plans aligning with company goals.
- Market Leadership: Represent Hayward as the expert for assigned product lines driving Voice of the Customer insights through research and field engagement.
- Product Lifecycle Management: Champion new product development ensuring ontime onbudget launches and successful market introductions.
- Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a team of product managers fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Business Management: Conduct market analysis competitive assessments and demand forecasting to maximize revenue profitability and market share.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Align product strategies with organizational objectives ensuring seamless across engineering sales and marketing teams.
- Marketing Support: Guide the creation of collateral events and productspecific campaigns to support product strategy and new product launches.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (Engineering or MBA preferred).
- 3 years of product management experience with 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successful product launches and measurable business impact.
- Expertise in new product development demand forecasting and crossfunctional team leadership.
- Strong business acumen and reporting skills with knowledge of marketing engineering and supply chain functions.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills including experience engaging executive teams and customers.
- LEAN training and project management experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint); knowledge of MS Project and digital marketing tools is a plus.
- Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Travel Requirements
This role requires 2535 travel including visits to customer sites trade shows R&D partners and suppliers.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A dynamic inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join Hayward and be part of a team that inspires happiness and wellbeing through innovation and leadership in water solutions.
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