JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr Manager, Product Line Mgmt to join our growing team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in product management or merchandizing for a minimum of 7 years.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with product management tools, such as product roadmap, project management, and analytics platforms and financial KPIs such as Standard Cost, Margin, Profitability, EBITDA.
  

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THE ROLE

Sr. Product Manager is a key role within JELD-WEN. This role is responsible for managing strategic projects for Doors & Windows traditional channel and managing the development, strategy, and lifecycle of critical system components. This role requires a combination of business acumen, market research, and strong communication skills. The Sr. Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, pricing, finance, PLMs, and marketing, to ensure the successful delivery of projects to drive business growth.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Price Positioning:
• This individual will play a key role in shaping data-driven decisions by gathering market intelligence, analyzing pricing trends, and developing frameworks to optimize profitability and competitive positioning.
• Monitor industry benchmarks, macroeconomic indicators, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver clear and concise insights and recommendations to leadership through presentations and reports.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of pricing strategies and adapt as needed.
• Conduct competitive analysis to understand product positioning, differentiation, and pricing strategies.
• Portfolio Management – Traditional Customers:
• Analyze sales trends, market data, and customer insights to inform assortment planning.
• Provide input to Product Managers and Channel Marketing on market needs for product gaps and promotional opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities to enhance customer experience.
• Product Owner QQL
• Define vision and roadmap for QQL (traditional ordering platform).
• Prioritize backlog and ensure that it is aligned with business value.
• Translate customer needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
• Act as the voice of the customer, advocating for their needs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor user behavior to inform data-driven decisions.
• Product Development and Management:
• Develop strategies for critical components (Glass, System and Packaging) to ensure success of product lines.
• Work closely with engineering and marketing teams to define product requirements and features for New Product Development.
• Manage Product lifecycle from ideation to launch, including product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancements and updates.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Present strategies, market updates, and business cases product and finance leaders, and obtain buy-in and support.
• Build strong relationships with customers, gather feedback, and incorporate customer insights into product planning and development for specific projects