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Product Manager - Building and Construction Services

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Hybrid
Northbrook, IL, USA
130K-145K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Northbrook, IL, USA
130K-145K Annually
Senior level
Leads product and service strategy, roadmap prioritization, P&L ownership, pricing, profitability, and revenue growth for building and construction services. Partners with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to develop business cases, execute launches, support go-to-market activities, and optimize offerings based on customer feedback and financial performance. Requires deep knowledge of North American building products and construction markets, plus approximately 15% domestic travel.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Product Manager leads the definition and execution of roadmap priorities by partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and external industry stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong market knowledge of building products and construction systems, disciplined P&L and margin management, and the ability to translate strategy into scalable, revenue-producing programs delivered through cross-functional leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy, Roadmap & Revenue Growth
  • Develop and own a clear product and service roadmap aligned to business strategy, technology investments, and market demand, with a direct focus on revenue growth and profitability.
  • Identify, prioritize, and execute revenue-generating initiatives across new services, service line extensions, and lifecycle optimization opportunities to meet Vitality Index (NPVI) KPI
  • Lead business case development for organic growth initiatives, including market sizing, revenue forecasts, cost structures, and margin impact.
  • Translate market and customer insights into actionable decisions that balance near-term revenue delivery with long-term strategic growth.

P&L Ownership & Profitability Management
  • Own and manage product and service profitability, including pricing strategy, margin levers, cost drivers, and investment tradeoffs.
  • Define pricing and competitive positioning strategies based on North American market dynamics, customer value, and competitive benchmarks.

Cross-Functional Program Execution
  • Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Client Services) to execute roadmap initiatives from concept through launch and scale.
  • Drive disciplined execution of programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting defined revenue and profitability targets.
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for project outcomes, aligning stakeholders around priorities, tradeoffs, and execution plans.

Market, Customer & Industry Leadership
  • Apply deep knowledge of the building products, construction materials and systems market in North America to inform strategy and investment decisions.
  • Engage directly with customers, specifiers, regulators, trade associations, and industry stakeholders to identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
  • Partner with Sales to support customer discovery, value articulation, and commercialization of new and existing services.
  • Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) gathering and analysis to address opportunities in the market and eco-system needs

Go-to-Market & Commercial Enablement
  • Define and execute go-to-market strategies for new services, including value proposition, target segments, pricing, and launch plans.
  • Enable Sales and Commercial teams with training, tools, collateral, and messaging to support successful revenue adoption.
  • Track post-launch performance and continuously optimize offerings based on market response and financial outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5-7+ years of product management, product strategy, or new business development experience with direct revenue and P&L accountability.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing product roadmaps tied to revenue growth and margin improvement.
  • 5-7+ years at manufacturer or TIC services. Strong understanding of building products, construction materials, or building systems markets in North America.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute complex programs in a matrixed organization.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Ability to travel up to ~15% domestically.

What we offer:
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000. to $145,000. and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary.
This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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