Location: Milan,TN, USA
Product management in ROCKWOOL aims to create and maintain a strategically well-positioned product portfolio globally as well as locally, with focus on improving sales, market share and profitability performance in the segments we operate in across full lifecycle.
The Product Manager in ROCKWOOL Core Solutions operates in an international environment with key stakeholders based in different European countries. The role involves managing fit-for-purpose product portfolios for our Sandwich Panel business and being accountable for related initiatives, ensuring timely delivery in coordination with other functions to support business opportunities and product developments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing designated product portfolios within dedicated European business segments.
* Owning the product assortment throughout its lifecycle, including planning and launching new products, tracking the performance of existing products, and phasing out products at the end of their lifecycle.
* Understanding European customers' needs to develop compelling and achievable products, systems, and services to support the RW-CS strategy and objectives.
* Generating, feeding, and enriching marketing content.
Main Responsibilities
* Continuously gather input from internal and external sources and evaluate this input to translate it into product development/management opportunities.
* Develop European networks and partnerships to benefit product development/management.
* Create clear scoping documents to assess the feasibility and advisability of projects.
* Support the development of adequate supportive tools for the European sales team.
* Secure engagement from relevant internal and external stakeholders in different projects.
* Ensure all products, systems, and services comply with relevant laws and regulations.
* Ensure easy and concise periodical progress reporting.
* Work with other departments to establish design, technology, and product development strategies. Manage project budgets and prepare financial analysis reports for management.
* Build a pipeline of technical development of products in alignment with the PA & Innovation Manager.
* Maintain a strong connection with sales and supply chain teams.
* Manage product certificates and harmonize product specifications.
* Provide technical knowledge about the core and systems.
* Implement product cost actions and optimizations.
* Handle technical inquiries.
* Translate customer requests into product specifications.
This is who you are
* 5+ years' experience in product management role within construction industry Expertise in construction industry and buildings
* Engineering / Master degree in Building physics with a stream on Product Management
* English language: fluently in speech and writing
* Interpersonal and presentation skills including team work in an international environment
* Proactive mindset with ability to engage others, build internal and external network and share relevant information
* Good digital working knowledge: from Microsoft Office to Social Network
We offer a competitive comprehensive package, including but not limited to: permanent, full time contract. Salary levels compared and aligned with market trends; Meal vouchers; Flexible working hours + 1 day/week work from home; 20 days holiday + 10 additional days leave per year; CCNL health insurance; Corporate welfare program; Paid time off for medical visits (16 hours/year); Training programs and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development; Support from expert colleagues.
Who We Are
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture. ?At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment.
We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.
Interested ? Please apply sending your CV in English.