What you’ll do    

• Lead the strategy, planning, delivery and continuous improvement of products throughout their lifecycle 
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that leverage product opportunities across the business, operations and market 
• In conjunction with segment and marketing, develop and deploy a coherent product strategy via 7 P’s for a given product range. Leverage PDCA principles to monitor progress and work functionally to address performance off track to plan 
• Define product positioning and value propositions to maximise customer and business value 
• Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to deliver product enhancements and line extensions from concept through to commercialisation 
• Drive product profitability by identifying growth opportunities, value-added solutions and cost optimisation initiatives 
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks, and develop strategies to strengthen market position 
• Monitor the market for pricing, manage and execute the pricing strategy for specific products including working with finance on discounts and rebates  
• Manage the entire product life cycle for specific products from inception to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with the 7P's (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical evidence) to maximise market impact and profitability 
• Support the Head of Category in effective category management including forecasting and demand planning and ensuring key targets are met 

What you’ll bring 

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Product Management &/or Engineering 
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of key business initiatives from conception to implementation, with a focus on driving cross functional collaboration 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering is highly advantageous 
• Technical experience in product development, operations, or a related field 
• Proven experience in successfully developing, launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle 
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to draw on diverse inputs to develop and communicate a robust strategy, with clear cascaded tactics planned and executed 
• Demonstrated ability to interface and drive alignment with various functions within a business 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution 

Working @ James Hardie  

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team: 

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer 
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees 
• Product discounts 
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year 
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program 
• Fitness Passport Program 
• Online shopping discounts 
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities 
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University 
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members  

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 

It’s Possible™ with James Hardie 

What you’ll do    

• Lead the strategy, planning, delivery and continuous improvement of products throughout their lifecycle 
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that leverage product opportunities across the business, operations and market 
• In conjunction with segment and marketing, develop and deploy a coherent product strategy via 7 P’s for a given product range. Leverage PDCA principles to monitor progress and work functionally to address performance off track to plan 
• Define product positioning and value propositions to maximise customer and business value 
• Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to deliver product enhancements and line extensions from concept through to commercialisation 
• Drive product profitability by identifying growth opportunities, value-added solutions and cost optimisation initiatives 
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks, and develop strategies to strengthen market position 
• Monitor the market for pricing, manage and execute the pricing strategy for specific products including working with finance on discounts and rebates  
• Manage the entire product life cycle for specific products from inception to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with the 7P's (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical evidence) to maximise market impact and profitability 
• Support the Head of Category in effective category management including forecasting and demand planning and ensuring key targets are met 

What you’ll bring 

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Product Management &/or Engineering 
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of key business initiatives from conception to implementation, with a focus on driving cross functional collaboration 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering is highly advantageous 
• Technical experience in product development, operations, or a related field 
• Proven experience in successfully developing, launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle 
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to draw on diverse inputs to develop and communicate a robust strategy, with clear cascaded tactics planned and executed 
• Demonstrated ability to interface and drive alignment with various functions within a business 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution 

Working @ James Hardie  

At James Hardie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We provide the opportunity for people who value clear vision and a diverse culture to build a career in one of the most well recognised local manufacturing brands. Here’s what you can expect when you join our Smart, Driven and Real team: 

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer 
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees 
• Product discounts 
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year 
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program 
• Fitness Passport Program 
• Online shopping discounts 
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities 
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University 
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members  

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 

It’s Possible™ with James Hardie