Associate Product Manager, Architectural Specialties

Primary location:LancasterPennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $80000 to $100000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.
  

Reporting to the AS Product Integration Manager the AS Associate Product Manager partners with Product Managers and crossfunctional teams to execute sales enablement and sampling initiatives supporting new product launches and ongoing programs. The position manages the development of technically accurate sales tools training materials and sampling assets; analyzes program performance metrics; engages architects and designers to inform visualization and customer experience improvements; and maintains standard work to support launch readiness and continuous improvement enabling effective commercialization and selling.

Whats In It for You

• Play a key role in bringing new products to market.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the business.
• Gain exposure to product management commercialization and sales enablement.
• Build project management and product marketing expertise in a collaborative environment.

What Youll Do

• Collaborate with Product Managers Supply Chain Digital Fulfillment Centers Manufacturing Marketing and Product Design to develop technically accurate sales materials supporting new product launches and sampling programs aligned with business case objectives.
• Execute endtoend project management for sales tools coordinating work from concept through production and distribution.
• Project manage new product launch initiatives and ongoing sampling improvements to meet ontime and onbudget requirements.
• Partner with AS Business Leadership and the AS Product Team to develop maintain and update strategic plans informed by Field Sales feedback.
• Track analyze and report metrics related to sampling and sales activities effectiveness and overall business impact.
• Develop training materials for the Samples Team Product Managers Sales Team Customer Fulfillment Centers AS Operations and distributors to support effective product positioning and selling.
• Provide guidance and materials to internal and external training facilities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including fulfillment centers and manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate with external agencies to develop technical promotional and educational assets across print digital video and other formats.
• Engage with architects and designers to understand visualization needs and identify factors influencing specification and decisionmaking.
• Support Product Managers and New Product Development teams by providing input on timelines customer requirements and cost considerations.
• Develop and maintain standard work and best practices to ensure complete product setup at launch and drive continuous improvement in sampling processes.
• Analyze product lines and competitive offerings to identify opportunities to improve sampling capabilities and maximize return on investment.
• Provide additional product management support as assigned including assistance with product lifecycle activities new product introductions and events.

What will make you successful

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from concept through execution delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop clear technical sales materials and training content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes in a matrix environment and build effective relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and interpreting program metrics; foundational understanding of cost tracking and basic financial concepts.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail excellent follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with external agencies/vendors to produce print digital and video assets (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint required.

• Familiarity with sampling programs fulfillment workflows and/or manufacturing/operations coordination preferred.
• Experience with product launch support commercialization readiness or sales enablement preferred.
• Comfort engaging architects/designers and translating insights into improved tools and experiences preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business marketing product management operations supply chain design engineering or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 13 years of professional experience in product support marketing programs sales enablement operations project management or a related commercial function.

• Technical background or knowledge of Armstrong product line is desired.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue AWI has about 3700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites B&Bs museums great shopping entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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