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OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES LLC Product Manager, Foamglas in Toledo, Ohio
Product Manager, Foamglas Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Austin, TX, US Alexandria, LA, US Columbus, OH, US Function: Marketing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: Remote Requisition ID: 64312 PURPOSE OF THE JOB As a Product Manager you will own the development and success of the Foamglas Insulation product line within the industrial and mechanical segment of Technical Insulation. You will be responsible to help maximize the growth and profitability of the business, working closely with your leader and cross-functional teams to define product and/or segment vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. This requires a deep understanding of the value chain, customer needs, and opportunities in the market and translating these insights into actionable strategies and roadmaps. Reports to: Strategic Marketing Leader, Specialty Insulation Span of Control: Individual contributor Location: Open to remote work setup. Must be located in Eastern or Central timezone. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Deep Understanding of the Market(s) OC Operates In Understand and analyze industry and market trends, the value chain and how OC makes money, and competitive landscape to inform the product development roadmap. Continuously build an intimate and thorough knowledge of the customer (their business, product innovation needs and the value that our current and future products deliver) through a combination of market research and personal customer relationships. Understand and synthesize the opportunities that exist in the market and how OC can/should participate. Product and/or Segment Strategy Development Define and communicate the product and/or segment vision and strategy, aligning it with business goals and market opportunities. Partner with S&T to develop a product innovation pipeline to meet customer objectives and drive competitive advantage in the market. Leverage data to recommend choices on where to focus and where not to focus based on segmentation, profitability, and current and future customer needs. Drive best decision for the company versus product line or function. Consistently drive products and programs to improve cost structure at all levels. Product and/or Segment Strategy Execution and Portfolio Management Develop a product and technology roadmap that supports the overarching strategy, partnering with leader to prioritize initiatives based on business value and customer impact. Lead successful launch and commercialization of new products/services and extensions to the product line. Collaborate across Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Science & Technology, Finance, Operations, Legal, Sourcing and Supply Chain to accomplish. Own customer fitness for use (CFFU) development for your product line, ensuring the product not only meets technical specifications but also delivers real value to the end user, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Ensure the delivery of the product-line strategy (including financial outcomes) through the organization, operating model and management systems. Align to near-term and strategic requirements of the organization. Identify issues and work through cross-functional teams to drive resolution. Define and track key performance metrics to measure product success and inform future improvements. Product Line Profitability Ongoing assessment of the profitability of your product line, understanding which levers to pull to maximize profitability through the sales cycle and monetize