JOB SUMMARY:

The Product Management Leader is a strategic business driver responsible for owning and scaling product categories to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. This role goes beyond traditional product management by adopting a business ownership mindset. The role will be accountable for category performance, innovation, and long-term value creation in alignment with desired customer outcomes.
This position leads a team of Product Managers, in addition to Technical & Design Services and Codes & Compliance teams, defining and executing product strategy in alignment with company objectives. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D to deliver industry-leading product roadmaps, optimize profitability, and ensure Carlisle continues to lead in system solutions and market relevance.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of PM and market developments.
• Thorough understanding of PM strategies and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data driven decision making
• Strong business/financial acumen
• Experience with PM road mapping tools; high level modern technical knowledge
• Strong understanding of user experience and user research tools
• Strong building code knowledge

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in product management and long-range planning required.
• Building material industry preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in marketing and long-range planning required.
• Building material industry experience preferred

• Strategic Leadership & Product Vision
• Define and execute a comprehensive product management strategy aligned with executive leadership’s goals and market dynamics.
• Develop and champion multi-year product roadmaps grounded in customer needs, competitive analysis, and growth opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Product & Portfolio Ownership
• Own full product lifecycle management including new product development, SKU rationalization, and line extensions.
• Own the stage-gate process and ensure alignment across R&D, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Ensure all products meet regulatory, listing, and certification requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Market Insight & Opportunity Analysis
• Partner with marketing to gather, synthesize, and cascade customer insights across the organization.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to guide product decisions, positioning, and pricing.
• Identify and size addressable market opportunities and forecast category growth.
• Business Performance & Pricing Strategy
• Analyze monthly category performance (revenue, margin, pipeline) to inform tactical adjustments and strategic planning.
• Own strategic pricing, providing tools and guidelines for Sales based on cost, competitive dynamics, and profitability targets.
• Drive continuous improvement through cost optimization, reformulation, and value engineering efforts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive demand generation, channel enablement, and value messaging.
• Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product availability, quality, and efficient go-to-market execution.
• Actively participate in industry events and associations to stay ahead of trends and influence market direction.
• Process Excellence & Best Practices
• Define and implement best practices in product management, including structured roadmapping, VOC integration, and portfolio reviews.
• Establish scalable SKU management and product governance processes.