Product Manager

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages.

Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who "Own It" - Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other :

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" - Our Attitude :

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" - Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents.

Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary :

The Product Manager is focused on driving product innovation, aligning product evolution with market demands, managing product lifecycles, and maintaining competitiveness and relevance in the metal building components industry.

The Product Manager will be responsible for delivering ideas aligned with business cases, boosting customer satisfaction, establishing top-tier product management standards, fostering innovation, anticipating market shifts to minimize reactive responses, and transitioning towards a proactive approach in product development.

Core Functions :

• Conducts thorough market analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings, gathering data from internal and external sources to inform product strategies.
• Creates comprehensive and detailed roadmaps for each product within the company's portfolio, outlining changes, modifications, and evolution plans for the coming years.
• Manages the entire product lifecycle, from conception to retirement, by assessing market dynamics, recommending additions or removals from offerings, while ensuring product relevance and profitability.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and other teams to align product strategies with company objectives, ensuring buy-in and support for product initiatives.
• Evaluates and prioritizes product initiatives based on business case development, market reviews, and alignment with company and customer value, while ensuring proper resources are allocated to high-impact projects.
• Drives innovation by identifying and conceptualizing new products, features, or enhancements that address evolving customer needs, ensuring the company stays ahead of market demands.
• Develops and executes strategic plans for product evolution, considering industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive positioning to maintain the company's market relevance.
• Analyzes data and metrics to optimize product performance and customer satisfaction and establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of product initiatives.
• Effectively communicates product strategies, updates, and changes internally and externally, and provides necessary training and support to sales teams and other stakeholders.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by gathering feedback, learning from product iterations, and adapting strategies to respond to market shifts and evolving customer preferences.

Key Measures of Success :

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional teams towards a common goal.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record of developing successful product strategies and roadmaps.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as perform assignments autonomously.
• Project management, continuous improvement, and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships and effectively manage relationships.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."

Own It - Commitment to customer, company, and each other.

Can Do - Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.

Act in Love - Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience :

Minimum Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field and five years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in product management, strategy, analytics, or similar roles.

Preferred :

• CSPO Certification
• Three years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Three years of experience managing complex projects.

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Anticipated 10-15% annual travel, contingent upon project demands and business needs.

Benefits Offered :

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year.

This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer :

• 401K - We match up to 4%
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Mental health resources
• Healthcare coordinators
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Profit-Sharing bonus
• Performance based merit increases
• Education assistance available - Up to $5,250 each year

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.