Job Summary:

The Product Management Leader is a strategic business driver responsible for owning and scaling product categories to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. This role goes beyond traditional product management by adopting a business ownership mindset. The role will be accountable for category performance, innovation, and long-term value creation in alignment with desired customer outcomes.

 

This position leads a team of Product Managers, in addition to Technical & Design Services and Codes & Compliance teams, defining and executing product strategy in alignment with company objectives. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D to deliver industry-leading product roadmaps, optimize profitability, and ensure Carlisle continues to lead in system solutions and market relevance.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Product Vision Define and execute a comprehensive product management strategy aligned with executive leadership’s goals and market dynamics. Develop and champion multi-year product roadmaps grounded in customer needs, competitive analysis, and growth opportunities. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team Product & Portfolio Ownership Own full product lifecycle management including new product development, SKU rationalization, and line extensions. Own the stage-gate process and ensure alignment across R&D, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain Ensure all products meet regulatory, listing, and certification requirements throughout the lifecycle. Market Insight & Opportunity Analysis Partner with marketing to gather, synthesize, and cascade customer insights across the organization. Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to guide product decisions, positioning, and pricing. Identify and size addressable market opportunities and forecast category growth. Business Performance & Pricing Strategy Analyze monthly category performance (revenue, margin, pipeline) to inform tactical adjustments and strategic planning. Own strategic pricing, providing tools and guidelines for Sales based on cost, competitive dynamics, and profitability targets. Drive continuous improvement through cost optimization, reformulation, and value engineering efforts. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive demand generation, channel enablement, and value messaging. Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product availability, quality, and efficient go-to-market execution. Actively participate in industry events and associations to stay ahead of trends and influence market direction. Process Excellence & Best Practices Define and implement best practices in product management, including structured roadmapping, VOC integration, and portfolio reviews. Establish scalable SKU management and product governance processes.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of PM and market developments. Thorough understanding of PM strategies and practices. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data driven decision making Strong business/financial acumen Experience with PM road mapping tools; high level modern technical knowledge Strong understanding of user experience and user research tools Strong building code knowledge

Competencies:

Teamwork Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions. Managing Change Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions. Continuous Improvement Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role. Customer Focus Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind. Continuous Learning Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback. Drive for Results Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken. Strategic Thinking Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom. Leading People Influences others and empowers the team to execute efficiently. Developing People Invests time in finding, mentoring, and coaching talent.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field required. A master’s degree is preferred. At least ten years of experience in product management and long-range planning required. Building material industry preferred

Travel Requirement:

Frequent and regular travel is required for this position.

 

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