Sr Manager, Product Line Mgmt

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

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

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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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.