Director of Product Management

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success.  Become a part of our growing team!

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Director of Product Management to join our commercial leadership team! This position will report to the Vice President, Commercial.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Product Management is a key member of the commercial leadership team, and in that capacity will play a pivotal role in defining and executing long-term product and service strategies.  The best candidate will lead a team responsible for executing the business’s vision for new product innovation, product lifecycle management and technology optimization – ultimately delivering sustainable, profitable growth through shaping the overall product and service portfolio.  A thought leader in the business, this role is responsible for developing and maintaining a 5-year product roadmap, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product success and market competitiveness, evolving both internal and external processes and systems and contributing to long term incremental strategic advancements.  The Director will work hand in hand with marketing, sales, field technical services, engineering, operations and other functions to correlate strategic direction into tactical and executional KPIs that drive ROI and deliver on desired business outcomes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead 5-year product roadmaps rooted in market strategy and aligned with business goals
• Guide the product management organization through the PLM process, defining concise business cases and collaborating with engineering, operations, marketing and sales on new product development and go to market strategy
• Ensure disciplined execution of new product and service development programs, balancing speed to market, quality, cost and performance against overall business objectives
• Manage the overall portfolio to meet market needs and drive long term, profitable growth
• Develop a metric driven approach to portfolio analysis, using data to drive long term decisions
• Hold accountability for financial performance of the full suite of products/services – manage pricing strategy, deliver revenue and margin target attainment, develop market share growth models, direct investment tradeoffs and provide business case ROI oversight
• Oversee efforts to conduct comprehensive competitive positioning, industry trends, and customer needs analysis – using that data to inform forward looking strategy and execution
• Continuously improve internal functional procedures and external processes and systems
• Contribute to non-organic growth initiatives through input into new business model development and/or acquisition opportunities
• Mentor a team of product managers, ensuring alignment with business goals while promoting the organization’s core values, by setting clear objectives, providing feedback and facilitating growth opportunities
• Contribute to organizational design, workforce planning, recruiting and talent development to build a scalable product management operating model
• Identify product, market, competitive and operational risks and work cross-functionally to mitigate those risks

• Engage strategic customers, partners, and industry groups to represent the product vision, validate roadmap direction, and strengthen market presence.

• Act as a thought leader in innovation by driving new product concepts and exploring opportunities to adopt emerging technologies, enabling a future pipeline of new business ideas that are differentiated in the market place

• Communicate product strategy, portfolio decisions, and performance to executive leadership, driving alignment and cross‑functional support for long‑range strategic initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related field; MBA preferred
• 15 years of progressive experience in B2B product development and/or product portfolio management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills with a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage complex projects
• Strong understanding of product development financial models and product lifecycle management processes with a track record of strategic planning and execution
• Demonstrated ability to uncover market opportunities, develop business cases, execute on objectives and measure success
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Experience in the building materials industry is a plus

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct supervision of product management resources across business units. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25%

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: “Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.