Manager of Product Management
ODL · Zeeland
Manager of Product Management
Join our dynamic team as a Manager of Product Management, where you'll take ownership of the product life cycle, product roadmaps, value propositions, P&L management, and cross-functional collaboration, while leading and developing a small team of product managers. This is a player-coach role with the opportunity to lead highly impactful, innovative product launches, optimize product offerings, ensure business profitability, and grow the next generation of product management talent.
Who We Are:
Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people.
With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.
The Impact You'll Drive:
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 direct reports, providing regular feedback, guidance, and career development support.
- Partner with team members on strategy and execution work, unblocking issues and pressure-testing plans before they move forward.
- Set priorities and workload distribution across the team to ensure effective coverage, while personally owning product line responsibilities alongside the team.
- Support onboarding and skill-building for team members, and help establish best practices and ways of working for the broader product management team.
Product Life Cycle Management
- Drive launch excellence by developing business cases, securing project approvals, and defining scope with a customer-centric lens.
- Create full-scale go-to-market plans to ensure customer adoption, profitability, and cross-functional alignment.
- Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience via innovative product offerings, implementing product upgrades or discontinuations.
- Own the execution of life cycle decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ability to pivot as needed to achieve targets.
P&L Responsibility
- Manage product line profitability by analyzing financial impacts and making strategic P&L decisions alongside Product Pricing analyst and Commercial Finance.
- Recommend and establish final pricing strategies to optimize revenue and market positioning.
Product Strategy
- Develop compelling value propositions and inform go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps, aligning with market trends and long-term strategy goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align objectives and deliver results.
- Influence and lead cross-functional initiatives with exemplary communication and a collaborative mindset.
What Sets You Up for Success:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Product Management or a related role, including demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or mentoring others.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with experience developing business cases and profitability targets.
- Advanced project management capabilities and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment to meet business objectives on time.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for influencing and collaboration.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, ERP, CRM systems).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- Knowledge of fenestration / building industry a plus.
The Value We Offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Hybrid work environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Bonus program
- Wellness program
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)