Head of Product Management

This is who we are

ROCKWOOL Core Solutions is part of ROCKWOOL Group. We provide tailor-made stone wool and engineered mineral fibre solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) systems. We work closely with industrial manufacturers using our expertise to develop solutions precisely matched to each projects needs.

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You will have the responsibility for the strategy and performance of the ROCKWOOL Core Solutions (RWCS) product portfolio. You will lead a team of Product Managers and Product Data Specialists design and drive portfolio and life cycle management processes and ensure continuous alignment with the business strategy and RWCS product trademarks working in close collaboration with Supply Chain Sales Group Product Managers factories and external partners.

You will report to the Marketing & Development Director of RWCS.

This is the role

• Management and development of the product management team

• Ensure alignment of the product roadmap with the business strategy (positioning target customers profitability differentiation).

• Safeguard the coherence and value of the RWCS product trademarks across the portfolio (product hierarchy naming value proposition key messages).

• Define and steer portfolio tactics (segmentation prioritisation positioning rationalisation/extension of ranges).

• Create visibility on portfolio performance through robust governance (regular reviews and clear recommendations to invest maintain enhance or discontinue products).

• Ensure reporting and followup of portfolio KPIs (turnover margin product mix number of SKUs new product launch success rate etc.) and propose corrective action plans.

• Establish and lead Product Life Cycle Management processes:

  • introduction of new solutions (business cases go/nogo decisions launch plans)

  • management of product maturity (optimisation repositioning bundles/systems)

  • decline and discontinuation (exit scenarios stock management communication).

• Structure the Product Inquiry process with Supply Chain (requests for product changes new product ideas specific customer requirements):

  • ensure structured intake and evaluation

  • prioritise requests in line with strategy and available resources

  • communicate decisions to all relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to:

  • secure product availability and backup solutions

  • optimise portfolio complexity (SKU management industrial constraints)

  • plan product launches and withdrawals

  • manage risks (obsolescence capacity stock levels).

• Digitalisation of product data and ensure full onboarding and maintenance of products in the PIM (Product Information Management) system.

• Be responsible for product data quality and propose appropriate action plans.

• Maintain alignment of the Product Hierarchy structure with Master Data in relevant systems.

• Be responsible for adherence to product naming conventions.

• Implement tools and processes to create relevant technical documents (e.g. datasheets) using digital tools positioning the organisation at the leading edge.

• Ensure the Product Management team maintains a high level of technical expertise across RWCS business segments (Providing technical expertise content and communication performance standards applications systems).

• Lead the creation of technical content (product data sheets sales arguments application guides specifications technical FAQs sales support material) to support our differentiation and thoughtleadership positioning.

• Ensure the consistency and quality of technical communication towards internal teams (Sales Business Development Specification Customer Service) customers specifiers and partners.

• Support Sales and Marketing teams in preparing presentations training and campaign content for offerings.

• Work with internal experts (Group development factories Quality Certification) to ensure products meet required performance and compliance standards in continuity with responsibilities for product certification and qualification.

• Work actively with Innovation Market Intelligence Marketing & Communication and Technical Competence Centre colleagues to define action plans that enrich and strengthen the RWCS offering in OEM markets.

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager on key portfolio decisions (introductions rationalisations industrial changes) monitoring operational performance (service stock lead time).

• Work with Group Product Managers to align the RWCS offering with Group strategy share best practices and harmonise portfolio approaches.

• Maintain strong links with Sales teams to capture local market needs adapt the global offering to regional specificities ensure successful deployment and commercialisation of new products.

• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic associations and external partners (industry bodies clusters technology alliances) reinforcing the RWCS positioning.

• Participate in factory Quarterly Business Reviews to bring portfolio and market perspective align product priorities with action plans contribute to resolving critical topics (quality capacity cost service).

• Occasional travels to production sites customers and partners/associations.

This is who you are

• 10 years experience in product development product management and leadership in industrial manufacturing environment

• Strong strategic thinking and Solid business acumen: P&L understanding business case development pricing and margin management. Ability to balance longterm strategic direction with shortterm commercial needs.

• Proven product management expertise (ideally across full product lifecycle). Strong understanding of the relevant market customer applications and competitive landscape. Experience with structured product development and stagegate processes.

• Proven leadership of teams preferably in a matrix environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence at senior level. Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear customerrelevant value messaging.

• Strong analytical skills comfortable with data and financials. Structured project and priority management; able to drive multiple initiatives in parallel. Resultsoriented with a track record of delivering product and portfolio outcomes.

• Continuous improvement mindset ability to prioritize and have clear decision making process

• Strong communication and presentation skills ability to convey message in simple and structured way

• Fluent English another European language is a plus

• Engineering or business education is a plus

This is what we offer

A fulltime permanent employment contract. Salary levels benchmarked and aligned with market trends. 20 days of annual leave 10 additional days of leave per year. Health insurance in accordance with the national collective labour agreement (CCNL). Corporate welfare programme. Paid time off for medical visits (16 hours per year). Training programmes and courses that support your personal and professional development as well as support from experienced colleagues.

We are a purpose-driven sustainable and people-focused company built on three strong pillars

Sustainability & Responsibility every role helps create a better tomorrow.
Collaborative Culture together we innovate and succeed.
Career Growth & Stability your growth meets the stability of a company founded in 1937.

Interested Apply today. Rock the future!