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ROCKWOOL Group

Wholesale Building Materials · 3.2k people

Product Manager - Metal Ceilings & Grid

Posted 15 Oct

What’s this role about? The Product Manager will own and drive the performance of the Specialty Metal and Grid portfolios by developing strategic roadmaps and managing the full product lifecycle. They will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing to translate market insights into actionable business growth.

Chicago, Illinois
On-site
$95K – $115K
Full-time
2-5 years exp
Bachelor degree or Postgraduate degree

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Company

About ROCKWOOL Group At ROCKWOOL, everything we do is based on releasing the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our product range reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint. Stone wool is a recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues in 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, customised stone wool insulation components for other manufacturers’ products and systems (OEM), to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore.

ROCKWOOL Group

Our product portfolio is well placed to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges.

Energy EfficiencyFire ResilienceAcousticsAestheticsInsulationWater ManagementHorticulture / HydroponicsSustainable & Resilient CitiesCircular EconomyRenovation / Refurbishment
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10,001+ employees
Wholesale Building Materials
1937
Public Company
116k LinkedIn followers

Responsibilities

  • In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.
  • Join us and make a difference!
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic Product Management team where you will be responsible for translating market and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans that will drive growth through product development, training, education and communication. If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, this is the role for you!
  • You will own and drive the development and performance of two key product portfolios: Specialty Metal and Grid. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding the business, identifying opportunities, and turning those opportunities into action.
  • Own and drive product portfolio performance, developing a strong understanding of products, markets, customers, competition, and opportunities for profitable growth.
  • Understand key portfolio financials, including revenue, volume, pricing, cost, and margin, using data and insights to drive product and commercial decisions.
  • Develop and execute the strategic product roadmap, identifying competitive gaps, market opportunities, and differentiated products and systems that support business growth.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product development, launches, improvements, rationalization, and discontinuation, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
  • Engage with customers (architects, designers, contractors) to understand market needs, gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights, and translate them into actionable product and business opportunities.
  • Partner with Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing to drive commercial success through product expertise, training, selling tools, CAD/BIM solutions, digital content, and architect/contractor engagement.
  • Drive cross-functional execution and continuous improvement, supporting sustainability initiatives, building business cases, and communicating portfolio performance, priorities, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Success in this role means becoming the go-to owner for the Grid and Specialty Metal portfolio: knowing the business, understanding the customer and competition, identifying what needs to change, and driving those actions through the organization.

Qualification

Management & LeadershipManufacturingConstructionMarketingEngineering
  • The Product Manager Specialty Metal and Grid brings curiosity, commercial thinking, and a strong sense of ownership. You seek to understand what drives portfolio performance, identify opportunities and challenges, and proactively turn those insights into actions that improve the business.
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or Marketing preferred
  • 3+ years of Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial, or related experience, preferably within manufacturing or building products
  • Experience with construction products, distribution channels, or specification-driven markets is an advantage
  • Ability to understand key business and financial concepts, including revenue, volume, price, cost, and margin
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actions
  • Ability to understand customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive positioning
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Marketing

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
  • Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.
  • Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
  • Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
  • The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. This position is bonus eligible.

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