Manager, Products & Segments
James Hardie, Chicago, IL, United States
James Hardie is a leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, offering fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite, and PVC decking and railing products.
Location: Hybrid from Chicago, IL.
What You’ll Do:
Own the execution of product strategy and roadmap for the assigned portfolio, aligned to enterprise objectives and customer needs.
Lead product lifecycle decisions, including innovation, line extensions, cost optimization, and product rationalization.
Act as the voice of the customer, integrating market, competitive, and customer insights into product decisions.
Own baseline business performance for assigned products, including revenue, margin, pricing, and mix.
Develop forecasts, business cases, and performance analyses; identify risks and opportunities and drive corrective actions.
Partner with Finance and Operations to support budget planning and delivery of financial commitments.
Lead cross-functional execution across all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept development and validation through launch and sustainment.
Drive disciplined project management to ensure delivery against scope, timing, cost, and performance targets.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to ensure reliable supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Collaborate closely with Sales and Product Marketing to define value propositions, pricing architecture, and go-to-market execution.
Support development of sales tools, training, and customer-facing materials.
Influence stakeholders across functions to achieve alignment and results without direct authority.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5–8+ years of experience in product management or closely related roles; demonstrated ownership of product performance and cross-functional initiatives; experience in a manufacturing, supply-chain, or durable goods environment preferred.
Strong strategic and analytical skills with a bias for execution; solid financial acumen, including pricing and margin management; proven project management and organizational skills; strong communication and influencing capabilities.
Travel: Up to 30–40% annually.
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $129,000 to $168,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
Insurance: day‑one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Work‑Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
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Location: Hybrid from Chicago, IL.
What You’ll Do:
Own the execution of product strategy and roadmap for the assigned portfolio, aligned to enterprise objectives and customer needs.
Lead product lifecycle decisions, including innovation, line extensions, cost optimization, and product rationalization.
Act as the voice of the customer, integrating market, competitive, and customer insights into product decisions.
Own baseline business performance for assigned products, including revenue, margin, pricing, and mix.
Develop forecasts, business cases, and performance analyses; identify risks and opportunities and drive corrective actions.
Partner with Finance and Operations to support budget planning and delivery of financial commitments.
Lead cross-functional execution across all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept development and validation through launch and sustainment.
Drive disciplined project management to ensure delivery against scope, timing, cost, and performance targets.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing to ensure reliable supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Collaborate closely with Sales and Product Marketing to define value propositions, pricing architecture, and go-to-market execution.
Support development of sales tools, training, and customer-facing materials.
Influence stakeholders across functions to achieve alignment and results without direct authority.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5–8+ years of experience in product management or closely related roles; demonstrated ownership of product performance and cross-functional initiatives; experience in a manufacturing, supply-chain, or durable goods environment preferred.
Strong strategic and analytical skills with a bias for execution; solid financial acumen, including pricing and margin management; proven project management and organizational skills; strong communication and influencing capabilities.
Travel: Up to 30–40% annually.
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $129,000 to $168,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
Insurance: day‑one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
Work‑Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
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