Group Product Leader

Overview The Group Product Leader is responsible for managing the team of product managers and technical resources that support the product activities of the North American Advanced Insulation and Component Foam divisions of Armacell. The position integrates key elements of each of the focused markets for Armacell into a detailed market penetration plan to include portfolio management, product development and launch, and product life cycle management. This position is remote; however, candidates should be located within a reasonable distance of Mebane, NC and Charlotte, NC. The role includes on-site presence at the Mebane manufacturing facility and periodic travel to the Charlotte headquarters. What Armacell Can Offer You Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing. Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs. Paid time off including 12 holidays and generous PTO. Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system. Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. Job Responsibilities Manage and drive the team through advanced stage-gate processes for each new product, meeting the criteria to include market research, product requirements, product specifications, product packaging requirements, product pricing, appropriate channels of distribution and marketing strategies. Develop product portfolio life cycle analyses to determine strategy for existing products based on customer and market needs. Lead and execute the product portfolio & rationalization process in a timely manner to maximize sales profitability. Gather and assimilate market and competitive information from several sources such as trade information, conferences, customers, competitors’ websites and the sales team. Evaluate each market for opportunities for product penetration, growth, and margin improvement. Monitor the competitive landscape to stay ahead of potential threats while looking for opportunities. Work with functional groups such as marketing communications, sales, and finance to ensure that each program is complete and executed with excellence. Assist the quality team to evaluate failures and discuss solutions to customer complaints. Manage formal training programs, working with the product management group, to train both internal and external teams on Armacell’s offerings. Job Qualifications And Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Marketing required, additional MBA a plus. Minimum 7 years of experience in product management roles. Operational and/or specific product development experience is a plus. Proven project management and people skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across different divisions. Strong technical affinity, with the ability to identify and communicate technical functional requirements and performance characteristics. Ability to excel in a cross-cultural, global team environment. Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills. Willing to travel domestically and internationally around 25%. Posting Dates April 29, 2026 - May 13, 2026 The expected compensation range for this role is $125,000.00 - $140,000.00. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Armacell does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Armacell