Group Product Manager – Concrete Products

Group Product Manager – Concrete Products

Towson, MD or Remote

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:
The Group Product Manager for Concrete Products will manage the short- and long-term P&L of the product line, increase the working capital turns of the portfolio, expand the business with new products and lead cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process. The Concrete Products Gr. Product Manager is responsible for working with and developing their team while collaborating with global colleges to optimize productivity and grow the Global Concrete portfolio. They will be responsible for working with our Commercial and Category Teams to help manage and accelerate the growth of the new POWERSHIFT line of commercial products.  You'll get to:

• Develops category’s product strategies to meet or exceed the company’s overall strategy and goals.
• Identifies the necessary projects to execute the strategy for product lines within their responsibility. 
• Responsible for partnering with the international teams to identify high impact opportunities to drive growth globally. 
• Responsible for partnering with the international and external teams to identify high impact opportunities to drive POWERSHIFT Product Line growth globally. 
• Understand market trends to ensure product strategy aligns with the needs of the customer; Develop and execute product roadmap. 
• Develop and deliver operating plan for assigned portfolio, Track, forecast, and present new product financial performance monthly.   
• Lead development of product roadmaps based on product strategies, NPD program financials, and channel strategies.  Work with Engineering and Supply Chain (Operations) to ensure the roadmap can be executed based on resources and capacity. 
• Conduct regular VOC visits to have a deep understanding of target market segments, end user needs, and pain points for the product portfolio. 
• Responsible for NPD programs from ideation to commercialization. Team leader to ensure delivery of winning new products through end-user focused market requirements, aligned business case with channel/region teams, design trade-off management, succinct end user messaging, and price positioning for optimal profitability. 
• Validation of Product CTQs, Testing & Claims with End Users 
• Responsible to effectively communicating to external audiences the product differentiation, product positioning, and value proposition to win or retain business. 
• Identify and execute plans to deliver productivity in the category to ensure we remain competitive in the marketplace without sacrificing customer valued product features. 
• Ensures processes are followed to successfully develop new products and deliver on time to commitment dates.  
• Develops brand and product positioning strategy by product line, including target financial profitability objectives. 
• Manages, develops, and mentors a team of Product Managers to achieve the business goals. 

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field  
• 7+ years of Product Management experience 
• 3+ years of management experience 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic 
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams 
• Experience working in a matrix environment 
• Strong project management skills 
• Domestic/International travel required (15%) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Consumer products experience  
• Experience working directly with retailers or other large customers   
• Experience working for a large global company  
• Experience working in a matrixed reporting structure 
• Experience conducting primary consumer research   

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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