Product Manager

The Hoffman Group is partnering with a market-leading manufacturer of advanced materials in the construction industry to find a Product Manager for their elastomer systems. This high-impact role involves driving market share, advancing product innovation, and managing the P&L for a critical elastomer product portfolio in automotive applications.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics
• Identifying growth opportunities and gaps in the current product offering
• Driving new product development and innovation pipelines aligned with evolving requirements (performance, durability, sustainability)
• Rationalizing and optimizing the existing portfolio for profitability and operational efficiency
• Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, and customers to ensure strong product-market fit
• Leading initiatives through a structured stage-gate development process from concept through commercialization

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Materials Science, or Business related (technical field preferred)
• MBA or demonstrated business acumen with P&L ownership
• Deep understanding of elastomer materials, rubber compounds, or adjacent technologies
• ~10+ years of experience across a mix of: Product Management (P&L responsibilities), Project Management, Marketing or commercial roles
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable strategy
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority