Sr. Product Manager

The Sr. Product Manager is responsible for the end-to-end performance of our fiber cement ColorPlus portfolio with full accountability for product strategy lifecycle management and financial results.

Reporting to the Sr. Director Product Management this role owns the development and execution of a multigenerational product roadmap that drives profitable growth margin expansion and longterm competitive advantage.

This position serves as the subject matter expert for the assigned product portfolio and acts as the primary integrator across Sales Marketing Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing R&D Sourcing Finance and external partners. The Sr. Product Manager balances strategic leadership with handson execution ensuring that products deliver compelling customer value while meeting business performance objectives.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product and business strategy for the assigned portfolio including a multiyear multigeneration product roadmap aligned to customer needs and enterprise growth objectives.
• Lead commercial prioritization of innovation line extensions and rationalization initiatives to optimize portfolio complexity profitability and capacity utilization.
• Serve as the voice of the customer and market incorporating enduser channel and competitive insights into strategic decisions.

• Own P&L performance for the assigned product portfolio including revenue growth gross margin pricing cost management and investment tradeoffs.
• Conduct regular and adhoc analysis of product performance (sales trends customer and regional mix margin and key operational metrics) and lead monthly business reviews.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to develop forecasts budgets and longrange plans; proactively identify risks and opportunities and drive corrective actions.

• Lead crossfunctional execution across all phases of the product lifecycle including concept development business case creation design/engineering validation and testing launch sustainment and endoflife management.
• Drive disciplined project management for major initiatives ensuring scope timing cost and performance commitments are met.
• Partner with Manufacturing Supply Chain and Sourcing to ensure scalable costeffective and reliable supply while supporting continuous improvement and margin expansion.

• Work closely with Sales Product Marketing and Channel partners to define value propositions pricing architecture promotions and gotomarket strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure accurate compelling and consistent product positioning across all customerfacing materials tools and training.
• Provide technical commercial and strategic guidance to Sales Customer Service and other internal stakeholders.

• Lead and influence external partners suppliers and service providers involved in product development manufacturing testing or commercialization.
• Conduct regular business and project reviews with partners to ensure performance quality innovation and alignment with business objectives.

• (As applicable) Lead mentor and develop direct reports and/or extended project teams setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Marketing Product Design or a related field required. Masters degree preferred (MBA or equivalent).
• Experience: 8-10 years of progressive experience in Product Management Product Development Engineering or closely related roles; demonstrated ownership of a sizeable product portfolio with full P&L responsibility; experience operating in a complex manufacturing and supplychain environment; durable goods or building products experience strongly preferred; proven success leading crossfunctional initiatives and influencing without direct authority; experience managing or leading others strongly preferred.

• Skills: Strong strategic thinking combined with a bias for execution and results; advanced financial and analytical acumen including pricing cost management and profitability analysis; excellent project management organizational and prioritization skills; ability to synthesize market customer and competitive insights into actionable strategies; superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• Travel: Up to 4050% annually as business needs require.

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $160000 to $185000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
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