Sr. Product Manager

Job Description:

Location: Glenview IL
Compensation: $120000 - $145000

The Senior Product Manager is the category leader responsible for championing the long-term growth strategy for ITW Mechanical Fastenings concrete anchoring this role you will help shape the vision roadmap and investment priorities for a market-leading category while balancing customer needs market opportunities technical capabilities and business objectives. Working across Sales Engineering Operations Finance and Marketing you will serve as the voice of the customer voice of the market and voice of the business throughout the product development and commercialization process.

• Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for the concrete anchoring portfolio through a multi-year product roadmap that balances innovation portfolio optimization customer needs and business priorities.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities through customer engagement market research competitive analysis and deep understanding of end-user needs.
• Lead Customer Back Innovation efforts by building business cases defining value propositions and driving new product commercialization through cross-functional stage-gate processes.
• Manage products throughout their lifecycle including pricing positioning portfolio optimization product enhancements and rationalization decisions.
• Partner across Engineering Sales Marketing Operations and Finance to align priorities influence decision-making and successfully execute portfolio initiatives.
• Present strategic recommendations portfolio performance insights and growth opportunities to division leadership while driving alignment around category priorities.

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Marketing or a related discipline.
• 5 years of product management category management or related commercial leadership experience with demonstrated ownership of product strategy commercialization and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing business cases evaluating market opportunities and translating customer insights into growth strategies and product roadmaps.
• Strong cross-functional leadership project management communication and presentation skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen including the ability to evaluate portfolio performance market opportunities business cases and investment tradeoffs.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Experience leading new product development efforts from concept through commercialization.
• Experience in construction products industrial products manufacturing or related markets.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of one of ITW Mechanical Fastenings most important product categories. Youll have responsibility for portfolio strategy innovation priorities commercialization efforts and long-term growth planning while working closely with cross-functional leaders across the business.

Youll have the opportunity to influence investment decisions lead Customer Back Innovation initiatives engage directly with customers and end users and play a meaningful role in defining the future direction of a market-leading category. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking market insight business leadership and product innovation this role offers broad visibility and significant impact.

Grounded in ITWs four Core Commitments we aim to ensure all colleagues regardless of segment division geography or title experience what differentiates ITW as a great employer. Learn more at Working at ITW.

ITW Mechanical Fastening a division of ITW Construction Products is a global provider of premium fastening solutions that improve contractor productivity and building quality in the residential and renovation construction industries. Our portfolio includes category-leading brands such as GRK Fasteners Tapcon Red Head Ramset Rock-On Backer-On Teks and EZ Ancor. These trusted solutions help contractors work more efficiently while delivering superior performance on the jobsite.

Founded in 1912 Illinois Tool Works Inc. is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader. The companys industry-leading businesses leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive growth through highly innovative customer-focused solutions. ITWs approximately 43000 colleagues around the world thrive in the companys decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

This role requires working in a variety of environments including offices customer locations job sites distributor locations and industry events. Approximately 20% travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

The physical demands of this role include the ability to travel visit customer and job site locations and participate in trade shows and industry events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation Information:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120000 - $145000 with final compensation determined based on experience skills qualifications and overall fit for the role.

In addition to competitive compensation ITW offers a comprehensive benefits package professional development opportunities and performance-based rewards. More details on our benefits can be found at ITW Benefits.

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