Product Manager

We have an exceptional position in our market as Product Manager- Metal Ceilings & Grid and we have built a great brand. You will be based in our Chicago Il location in a hybrid position being onsite 4x per week. This position will report to the Sr. Product Manager Metal Ceilings & Grid.

Salary: $80000 - $90000 per year

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come

In an ever-changing fast-paced world we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the worlds most sustainable building material company in 2022.

Join us and make a difference!

What you will be doing:

The Product Manager will help build and own the Grid category strategy by telling our story promoting our products and putting our solutions in the spotlight to highlight the sustainable benefits vital for ROCKFONs growth. As a strong communicator maintain our reputation across stakeholder groups and build trust in our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a multi-year product strategy aligned with market opportunities and organizational objectives through competitive analysis and market research.

• Define product positioning to maximize commercial opportunity and margin create features and benefits for roadmap projects and drive them through NPD milestones in partnership with R&D and Operations.

• Serve as the product champion build out and action commercial plans aligned with organizational objectives leverage voice of customer insights to identify opportunities and risks and own all technical information and collateral ensuring accuracy across all platforms.

• Drive the marketing communication team providing insight for key product launches to create leads and generate new business. Own drive and develop the product area with a view to maximizing commercial opportunities.

• Define product performance levels and compliance needs matched with market requirements.

• Pricing and margin development.

• Proactively utilize voice of customer insights to identify current and future opportunities and risks.

• Own technical information including all collateral ensuring accuracy across all platforms printed pdf and web.

• Own and drive key relationship with stakeholders both internally and externally.

• Evaluate competition and position product line to maximize opportunity and margin.

• Be the product champion build out and action commercial plans in line with organizations commercial plans.

What you bring:

• 3 Years Experience in Product Management Project Management Product Development Marketing & Sales role in required in Building Products Industry or preferred in the Ceiling Industry

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Marketing or related field

• Experience in managing a portfolio of products related to Construction industry B2B or Industrial goods.

• Travel requires up to 25% of the year

• Facilitation skills ability to lead small to medium groups of internal stakeholders towards desired outcomes to meet business objectives

• Strong communication and presentation (PowerPoint) skills

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans.

• 401K Match: Up to 6%

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO 12 paid holidays and parental leave.

• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.

• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.

• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

Who we are:

Founded in 1937 in Denmark ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40 countries we share one common mission: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration creativity and meaningful social interactions. empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives community involvement and sustainability efforts we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Culture and Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities we champion diversity provide equal opportunities and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL youll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call The ROCKWOOL Way. This cultural foundation reflects our core values: ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications without regard to racecolor national origin religion gender age marital status disability status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.