Technical Product Manager (Acrovyn Door Solutions)

DescriptionCONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC. Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SCOPE OF POSITION:The Acrovyn Door Systems (ADS) Technical Product Manager’s primary role is to lead product line cost reductions, improvement projects, and line extensions for Acrovyn Door Systems products within the Interior Product Solutions product line. Technical expertise is needed to dive deep into product optimization efforts, to determine impact, priority and opportunities for projects, all while coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain a best-in-class product line. The Technical Product Manager partners with the Interior Product Solutions (IPS) Product Manager and IPS Technical Product Manager to continuously collect customer feedback and custom inquiries on products to guide the strategy for new and existing products. These recommendations stem from representing the customer and business interests throughout the product lifecycle (ideation, development, delivery, and discontinuation).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:Guides the product strategySupports and guides the product vision, strategy, and roadmapUses technical aptitude to dive into product issues and information, identify solutions, and explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to stakeholdersIdentifies market opportunities and competitive differentiationMonitors competitors product lines and business activities such as product cost, market share, manufacturing capabilities, etc.Stays on top of applicable marketplace trends in technology, value delivery, codes, new materials, aesthetics, life safety, sustainability, resiliency, etc.Defines product requirements and specification documentsOptimizes the business strategyLeads the development of the business case for new products, improvements to products, and cost reduction projects to senior management through business plans and project proposalsManages all aspects of a product (product design, placement, pricing and positioning) by working with product development teams, sales and manufacturingWorks closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, operations, etc.) to ensure business and customer satisfaction goals are met.Facilitates sales and operations forecasts for new products, standard products, and samplesProposes project prioritization of product management activitiesActs as a project manager on various NPD projectsChampions NPD projects to ensure customer and business needs are attained throughout the course of the projectMaintains technical product documents and monitors technical advancements in this arenaTracks progress of KPI’s from product launches/business plans and facilitates plans for continuous improvementsServes as the product expert Acts as the central point of contact for technical questionsActs as the liaison with operations to identify product line cost reductionsAnalyzes product metrics on an ongoing basis to optimize the product offeringCollaborates with finance, accounting and business unit management to assemble and evaluate market potential and financial forecasts for the product lineEnsures each stage-gate of the new product delivery process is properly followed and makes recommendations on ways to improve the processes and toolsRepresents the customerGathers, manages and prioritizes market/customer requirementsActs as the customer advocate by articulating their requirements and translating it to product design requirementsImmerses themselves in the needs and design trends of the market by attending trade shows, reading research reports, meeting with customers on sales calls, industry associations, etc.Represents CS in trade associations and code committeesPerforms other duties assigned by managementQualificationsKNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, industrial design or another technical degree with three to five years related experience and/or training. Balanced understanding of business (strategy, marketing, operations, finance, etc.) is critical.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OutlookProficiency with technical product files such as AutoCad and Inventor (preferred)Strong data analysis & interpretation capabilities. Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Construct Connect, Dodge, etc.Proven ability to analyze, prioritize and integrate large amounts of complex information into clear, concise plansCommunication – ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex concepts in written and verbal formats. Strong presentation and public speaking skills.Self-motivated, self-starter who is eager to learnExperience with leading projects and working in teamsAbility to lead and influence othersWillingness to travel an average 10% of the time to connect with third partiesPreferred experience:Building products, specifically door industry.Background in product development, engineering or manufacturingProject managementPreferred education:PDMA certificationPMP certificationJob Field: MarketingTravel: Yes, 20 % of the Time