Product Manager

Product Manager - Residential Automation and Motorization (SWF) The Product Manager is the business owner of an automation and motorization portfolio, accountable for driving profitable growth, market differentiation, and customer value across the full product lifecycle. This role operates as the general manager of the product line, translating market needs and strategic priorities into executable plans while aligning internal teams and external partners to deliver results. Key Responsibilities Own the Product Business (P&L Mindset) Manage the portfolio to deliver revenue, margin, EBITDA, attachment rate, and lifecycle profitability target Build and manage business cases while driving cost optimization Define Customer-Centric Strategy Own segmentation, value propositions, and positioning within the market segment under their responsibility Lead VOC efforts and continuously refine positioning across dealer, end‑user, and partner needs Lead Portfolio & Roadmap Strategy Build and manage a multi‑year roadmap spanning platform evolution (motors, controls, firmware) and connectivity (Zigbee, Matter, BLE, PoE and future protocols) Prioritize trade‑offs across innovation vs. cost and platform standardization vs. differentiation Drive Cross‑Functional Execution Lead execution across Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing with clear ownership, timelines, and success criteria Act as the central integrator to align stakeholders and drive decisions across competing priorities Lifecycle & Post‑Launch Performance Management Manage products across the full lifecycle, including performance tracking, improvement actions, and lifecycle decisions Ensure continuity between launch and sustained success—avoiding “launch‑and‑leave” execution gaps Data‑Driven Decision Making Use product, financial, and customer data to prioritize investments and guide roadmap decisions Integrate quantitative insights with market understanding to drive clear, defensible decisions Requirements Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or other business‑related fields. 3+ years product management experience with a consumer products company. Experience working with connected (Smart Home) products is highly desired. Experience with the marketing and sale of custom window products preferred, or comparative experience in similar/adjacent industry. Experience working in a product management role with products that are custom made based on the needs of each customer. Strong ownership of P&L drivers (price, cost, mix, volume). Ability to build and defend business cases with leadership. Develop long‑term platform strategies in a rapidly evolving smart home landscape. Anticipate competitive moves and technology shifts. Proven ability to lead across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. Skilled at driving alignment in complex environments. Familiarity with motorization systems and connectivity protocols. Understanding of smart home ecosystem integration. Deep understanding of dealer/channel dynamics and end‑user needs. Ability to translate insights into actionable requirements. Ownership mindset—acts as the “CEO of the product”. Resilient, decisive, and strong communicator with executive presence. Success Metrics Revenue growth, margin expansion, and attachment rate improvement. Product cost savings and supplier value realization. On‑time, on‑quality launches and roadmap execution. Customer satisfaction (dealer + end user) and platform adoption. Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions Life insurance Long‑term disability insurance Short‑term disability insurance Paid vacation time Paid holidays One paid volunteer day off per year #J-18808-Ljbffr