Director of Product Management B2C

As Director Product Management you will shape the strategy and direction for our Master Lock & Sentry Safe Security product portfolio with primary responsibility for our Safes and Locks categories. In this role youll partner across Product Development Sales Marketing Operations Finance Digital and Consumer Insights to deliver innovative products meaningful consumer experiences and sustainable business growth.

Working closely with cross-functional partners you will develop product strategies pricing approaches and portfolio plans that create value for consumers and customers. Youll help identify new opportunities bring innovative products to market and thoughtfully evolve an established portfolio to meet changing customer needs and market trends.

Were looking for a collaborative and strategic product leader who enjoys connecting customer insights with business strategy. The ideal candidate is naturally curious customer-focused and data-informed with a passion for innovation a talent for building strong partnerships and the ability to thoughtfully balance short-term priorities with long-term portfolio growth.

POSITION LOCATION: This is a hybrid position based in our world-class Deerfield campus with flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The campus offers vibrant collaborative workspaces along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.

What you will be doing

• Contribute to the overall Strategic Business Unit (SBU) direction by providing product portfolio expertise and helping align product strategies with Channel Digital Sales and Brand priorities.
• Own and help achieve revenue profitability and portfolio performance objectives across the Security product portfolio.
• Shape and evolve the strategy for a large product portfolio by balancing the lifecycle management of existing products with the development of innovative new offerings.
• Partner closely with Product Development Engineering and Innovation teams to translate product strategies into successful products guiding initiatives from concept through commercialization.
• Develop pricing strategies and consumer segmentation approaches that create value for customers while supporting business objectives.
• Use market trends consumer insights and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities that strengthen the portfolio and inform future product investments.
• Partner with Channel Marketing to support product launches demand generation initiatives and promotional strategies that drive meaningful business results.
• Collaborate with Global Product Development to shape the long-term product roadmap aligning priorities resources and timing to support innovation and future growth.
• Continuously assess portfolio performance and identify opportunities for product introductions enhancements rationalization and lifecycle decisions that strengthen the overall business.
• Partner with Sales to support Product Line Reviews (PLRs) and Joint Business Planning (JBP) initiatives to contribute product expertise during key customer engagements.
• Collaborate with Channel Digital and Brand Marketing teams to ensure customer-facing programs align with product strategy brand positioning and business priorities.
• Partner across Finance Marketing and Product Development to develop pricing strategies that balance customer value competitive positioning and financial performance.
• Work closely with Innovation and Consumer Insights teams to translate research and market feedback into future product opportunities and portfolio strategies.
• Coach develop and empower a team of product management professionals fostering a collaborative innovative and customer-focused culture that supports both individual and business success.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 10 years of Product Management Product Marketing or related commercial leadership experience.
• Experience in security hardware building products consumer durables or related industries.
• Experience managing large product portfolios and delivering profitable business growth.
• Experience leading new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management portfolio strategy pricing and market analysis.
• Experience with P&L ownership and financial decision-making.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 2030%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with Stage-Gate or similar product development processes.
• Experience managing both established product portfolios and innovation pipelines.

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140000 USD - $200000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time