Cover Board Product Manager

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Cover Board Product Manager who will oversee and execute initiatives to ensure the success of the product line. The role involves managing the entire product lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams, and driving product innovation and development.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the overall innovation and new product development effort for the product line
• Conduct VOC and field evaluation research to generate concepts for innovation
• Create multi-generational product plans and validate concepts for development through VOC efforts
• Executes efforts to develop new products in this category
• Work closely with various departments, including R&D, operations, supply chain, sales, and customer support. Act as a bridge between these teams to ensure everyone is aligned with the product goals
• Drive consensus and prioritization process to provide sustained long-term growth for the product line
• Maintains knowledge on emerging products and services
• Ensure product line resources and information is current and accurate
• Forecasts, drafts, implements, and oversees the product line’s operating budget
• Designates and oversees code requirements and certifications
• Manage sustainability focused initiatives and required certifications
• Manage and develop the Product Specialist for the product line
• Support efforts from international divisions to grow the product line
• Participate in industry associations for the product line, including holding positions of influence on the Board or in committees

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of market developments
• Thorough understanding of marketing strategies and practices
• Ability to excel in a cross functional team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field required
• At least five years of experience in marketing/product marketing and long-range planning required
• A master's degree is preferred
• PDMA certification is preferred for new product development managers
• Building material industry and channel experience preferred