Associate Product Manager, Architectural Specialties Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Relocation offered: No. Employment status: Full-Time. Travel: <10%. Non-compete: No.

About the role

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential.

Reporting to the AS Product Integration Manager, the AS Associate Product Manager partners with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to execute sales enablement and sampling initiatives supporting new product launches and ongoing programs. The position manages the development of technically accurate sales tools, training materials, and sampling assets; analyzes program performance metrics; engages architects and designers to inform visualization and customer experience improvements; and maintains standard work to support launch readiness and continuous improvement, enabling effective commercialization and selling.

What's in it for you

• Play a key role in bringing new products to market.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the business.
• Gain exposure to product management, commercialization, and sales enablement.
• Build project management and product marketing expertise in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Supply Chain, Digital, Fulfillment Centers, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Product Design to develop technically accurate sales materials supporting new product launches and sampling programs aligned with business case objectives.
• Execute end-to-end project management for sales tools, coordinating work from concept through production and distribution.
• Project manage new product launch initiatives and ongoing sampling improvements to meet on-time and on-budget requirements.
• Partner with AS Business Leadership and the AS Product Team to develop, maintain, and update strategic plans informed by Field Sales feedback.
• Track, analyze, and report metrics related to sampling and sales activities, effectiveness, and overall business impact.
• Develop training materials for the Samples Team, Product Managers, Sales Team, Customer Fulfillment Centers, AS Operations, and distributors to support effective product positioning and selling.
• Provide guidance and materials to internal and external training facilities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including fulfillment centers and manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate with external agencies to develop technical, promotional, and educational assets across print, digital, video, and other formats.
• Engage with architects and designers to understand visualization needs and identify factors influencing specification and decision-making.
• Support Product Managers and New Product Development teams by providing input on timelines, customer requirements, and cost considerations.
• Develop and maintain standard work and best practices to ensure complete product setup at launch and drive continuous improvement in sampling processes.
• Analyze product lines and competitive offerings to identify opportunities to improve sampling capabilities and maximize return on investment.
• Provide additional product management support as assigned, including assistance with product lifecycle activities, new product introductions, and events.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from concept through execution, delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear technical sales materials and training content for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes in a matrix environment and build effective relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and interpreting program metrics; foundational understanding of cost tracking and basic financial concepts.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with external agencies/vendors to produce print, digital, and video assets (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with sampling programs, fulfillment workflows, and/or manufacturing/operations coordination preferred.
• Experience with product launch support, commercialization readiness, or sales enablement preferred.
• Comfort engaging architects/designers and translating insights into improved tools and experiences preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, product management, operations, supply chain, design, engineering, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in product support, marketing programs, sales enablement, operations, project management, or a related commercial function.
• Technical background or knowledge of Armstrong product line is desired.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Life insurance
• 401k match
• Long-term disability coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Product discount programs
• Personal development to grow your career based on your strengths and interests
• Casual work environment with a recognition program and service awards
• Access to a fitness center and lunchtime cafe

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

About the company

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces. For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It sets us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve—our customers, our shareholders, our communities, and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continuing to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants.