Product Marketing Manager

Overhead Door Corporation has three operational divisions Access Systems Division (Overhead Door Wayne Dalton and TODCO plus our services arm Creative Door and Wayne Dalton Sales & Service) The GenieCompany and Horton Pedestrian Systems (Horton Automatics Flex by Horton Won-Door plus our services arm of Door Services) all heralded as industry leaders.

The Division

Horton Pedestrian Access Solutions services the commercial and industrial markets with a variety of automatic and manual entrance systems. Horton produces about 35000 commercial automatic doors revolving doors security entrances and windows annually. Products are placed in segments of healthcare transportation hospitality retail and government.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of innovative products that meet customer needs and drive business this role you will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering design marketing manufacturing and sales teams to define product vision prioritize features and deliver high-impact solutions. The ideal candidate is customer-focused data-driven and passionate about building products that solve real problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and execute the product vision strategy and roadmap for automatic door systems.
  • Conduct market research competitive analysis and customer feedback to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life including design development launch and post-launch support.
  • Collaborate with engineering manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Act as the voice of the customer and product champion across departments.
  • Work closely with sales marketing and customer service to support go-to-market strategies and training.
• Technical & Regulatory Oversight
  • Ensure products comply with relevant safety standards building codes and accessibility regulations (e.g. ANSI/BHMA ADA).
  • Partner with R&D to evaluate new technologies and materials for product innovation.
• Financial & Performance Metrics
  • Develop business cases for new products and enhancements.
  • Monitor product performance profitability and customer satisfaction metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5 years of product management experience in manufacturing or building technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical systems preferably in automatic doors or access control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of IoT integration and smart building technologies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements:

• Normal office environment - this is an in-office position
• Moderate travel 20-30%