Ideal candidate will live and work in Plattsburgh NY

The Head of Product Management North America will manage the North American Product Management team as well as collaborate with the global Product Management team to advance and support the companys product development strategies.

Steer discussions drive decisions and coordinate solutions with a big picture overview and understanding while communicating into the global product management group.

Understand the global needs point out the differences between the subsidiaries and review and execute global proposals and strategies.

Support and train the NA located PM group and drive the NA PM personal development. Create rhythm for daily Product Management work. Motivate and drive cluster teams.

Moderate discussions in the clusters and organize opinions and decisions.

Ensure quality process and template compliance within Product Management. Communicate best practices and ensure a consistent approach across clusters.

Help to organize CLT PM meetings: ensuring timely completion of roadmap tasks quality check and effective implementation of the global strategy and product proposals keeping track of committed topics and ensure a common interpretation of results and decisions.

Coordinate new overlapping product topics (e.g. outdoor cluster) until these are assigned to existing product clusters and manage new product areas (e.g. entrance matt) which cannot directly be aligned to the existing product portfolio.

Contact person if somebody from other departments has an issue with Product Management. Moderate and solve problems as a first escalation instance.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree preferred in Business Management or related field

PMP PRINCE2 Agile Scrum Master or equivalent

Experience & Essential Skills:

10 years in project/program management with 5 years in a leadership role

A track record of delivering large-scale complex projects on time and on budget

Experience managing cross-functional teams and working in matrix organizations

Deep project management methodologies and portfolio management knowledge

Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset

Positive and personable attitude with a desire to learn

Organized self-starter with an attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in person and remote

Skilled at managing a team

Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management

Skilled at developing and executing strategies across the entire portfolio

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint and Word)

Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Willing to relocate to requested region

COMPANY BENEFITS

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

Biannual Bonus Program

401k with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises

Room for Advancement and Career Growth

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. Were looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees suppliers and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.
Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done Werner Schluter Founder
Are you interested in a truly unique and special company Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: . Then if youre ready to see life in Orange talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter Systems.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions in this job grade with the final offer depending on factors like experience education location and other relevant considerations. Additionally this role qualifies for extra benefits beyond the base pay range mentioned.

At Schluter Systems we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures all individuals are valued and supported without discrimination based on race religion color national origin age sex gender disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion training compensation benefits and transfers. All employment decisions at Schluter Systems L.P. are based solely on merit qualifications and business needs.

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