Product Program Manager

OUR COMPANY

JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminium windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodelling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. 
Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Program Manager to join our team. As the Product Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing programs associated with our portfolio of products, ensuring the successful delivery of products to the market. You will be data-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about driving continuous product improvement, conducting market research and competitive intelligence analysis, and working with diverse teams within a manufacturing organization to deliver exceptional products that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire lifecycle of multiple product lines, from ideation to launch and retirement, ensuring the successful delivery of products to market
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of products to market
• Develop and execute product strategy and define product requirements based on customer needs and market trends
• Drive continuous product improvement based on customer feedback, market trends, and competitive intelligence analysis
• Conduct market research and competitive intelligence analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the market and optimize product-market fit
• Develop pricing and positioning strategies that align with customer needs and market trends
• Create marketing and sales plans and coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful product launch
• Evaluate and manage product portfolios and make data-driven decisions about retiring or replacing products
• Collaborate with diverse teams within a manufacturing organization, including engineering, sales, and operations, to ensure the successful delivery of products
• Nurture relationships with customers and vendors to optimize marketing and engagement efforts and ensure customer satisfaction
• Build presentation materials and effectively present to internal and external stakeholders to communicate product strategy, roadmap, and results

• Travel up to 40% may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related experience
• 5+ years of experience in product management, program management, or a related field
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects
• Strong understanding of product development and commercialization processes, including experience with stage-gate or similar methodologies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Expertise in problem-solving with a strong background in data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work with diverse teams within a manufacturing organization and to lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results
• Experience in the window and door industry is a strong asset

Competencies:

• Expertise in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, with a PMP designation preferred
• Strong market research and analysis skills, with experience in conducting primary and secondary research to inform product strategy and decision-making
• Experience in developing pricing and positioning strategies that align with customer needs and market trends
• Expertise in developing and executing marketing and sales plans that drive product adoption and revenue growth
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage product portfolios that meet customer needs and drive business results.

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JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services