What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at ROCKWOOL Group?
We have an exceptional position in our market as Product Manager- Metal Ceilings & Grid, and we have built a great brand. You will be based in our Chicago, Il location in a hybrid position, being onsite 4x per week. This position will report to the Sr. Product Manager – Metal Ceilings & Grid.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast-paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world’s most sustainable building material company in 2022.
Join us and make a difference!
What you will be doing :
The Product Manager will help build and own the Grid category strategy by telling our story, promoting our products, and putting our solutions in the spotlight to highlight the sustainable benefits vital for ROCKFON's growth. As a strong communicator, maintain our reputation across stakeholder groups and build trust in our communities.
Key Responsibilities :
Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12,000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40 countries, we share one common mission : to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
Work Environment & Conditions :
Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration, creativity, and meaningful social interactions., empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts, we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Our Culture and Commitment :
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities, we champion diversity, provide equal opportunities, and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL, you'll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This cultural foundation reflects our core values : ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?
In an ever-changing, fast-paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. We are proud to be ranked by the prestigious Corporate Knights Inc. as the world’s most sustainable building material company in 2022.
Join us and make a difference!
What you will be doing :
The Product Manager will help build and own the Grid category strategy by telling our story, promoting our products, and putting our solutions in the spotlight to highlight the sustainable benefits vital for ROCKFON's growth. As a strong communicator, maintain our reputation across stakeholder groups and build trust in our communities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop a multi-year product strategy aligned with market opportunities and organizational objectives through competitive analysis and market research.
- Define product positioning to maximize commercial opportunity and margin, create features and benefits for roadmap projects, and drive them through NPD milestones in partnership with R&D and Operations.
- Serve as the product champion, build out and action commercial plans aligned with organizational objectives, leverage voice of customer insights to identify opportunities and risks, and own all technical information and collateral, ensuring accuracy across all platforms.
- Drive the marketing communication team providing insight for key product launches to create leads and generate new business. Own, drive and develop the product area with a view to maximizing commercial opportunities.
- Define product performance levels and compliance needs matched with market requirements.
- Pricing and margin development.
- Proactively utilize voice of customer insights to identify current and future opportunities and risks.
- Own technical information including all collateral ensuring accuracy across all platforms, printed, pdf and web.
- Own and drive key relationship with stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Evaluate competition and position product line to maximize opportunity and margin.
- Be the product champion, build out and action commercial plans in line with organizations commercial plans.
- 3 Years Experience in Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Marketing & Sales role in required in Building Products Industry or preferred in the Ceiling Industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing or related field
- Experience in managing a portfolio of products related to Construction industry, B2B or Industrial goods.
- Travel requires up to 25% of the year
- Facilitation skills – ability to lead small to medium groups of internal stakeholders towards desired outcomes to meet business objectives
- Strong communication and presentation (PowerPoint) skills
- Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1 : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401K Match : Up to 6%
- Paid Time Off : Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
- Educational Assistance & Career Growth : Invest in your future.
- Wellness Perks : Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
- Safety First : Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
Founded in 1937 in Denmark, ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable, innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12,000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40 countries, we share one common mission : to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
Work Environment & Conditions :
Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration, creativity, and meaningful social interactions., empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts, we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Our Culture and Commitment :
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities, we champion diversity, provide equal opportunities, and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL, you'll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This cultural foundation reflects our core values : ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000