Head OF Product

Head Of Product ManagementRockfon, a division of ROCKWOOL Group, is seeking a Head of Product Management based at our head office in Chicago, IL (60638). This position reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development and has four direct reports. Relocation to Chicago is available.As the Head of Product Management, you'll be responsible for the development and deployment of the Product Management function for Rockfon, N.A. You'll have direct responsibility for all product areas while managing others through a focused Product Management team. You'll continue to develop our Technical Service offering to become a leader in the market and manage the development of our Mono training platform across North America.What You Will Be DoingWorking with engineering and architectural teams, you'll use your strong technical acumen and understanding of manufacturing operations to create product and system development plans in line with market needs and key goals and objectives, executing and launching in a timely manner across all product groupsYou'll identify and develop key points of differentiation across products and services – including but not limited to segment portfolio development and service development (including elements such as CAD and BIM)Create and monitor reporting and strategy development for technical helpdesk service for architects, contractors and installersCreate and implement a comprehensive training program for the complete portfolio (internal and external)Liaise cross functionally with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and the wider Marketing teamThe Head of Product Management has a strong knowledge of the construction marketplace and deep knowledge of building products and systems in order to identify commercially viable opportunities to help define the overall product portfolio. You'll own that portfolio from concept to market delivery utilizing or developing appropriate tools.What You BringBachelor's degree in a construction related field, preferredPrior leadership experience with Product Management teams, strongly preferredMinimum of 5+ years within building products; ceilings and acoustic solutions an advantageDemonstrated experience leading products through full product lifecycle: concept development, Stage-Gate processes, engineering validation, manufacture readiness, launch and end-of-life managementExperience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and related systems to manage product data, product specifications and cross functional workflowsStrong interpersonal skills that facilitate communication with all members throughout the organizationWhat We OfferCompetitive 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.The base salary range for this position is $155,000.00 – $165,000.00. Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. This position is bonus eligible.Who We AreWe are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with 12,000 employees, located in 37 countries with 36 manufacturing facilities, all focused on one common purpose – 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.This role is part of our Rockfon business, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems, providing high-quality, sustainable offerings to our customers. To learn more, visit