Head of Product Management - Building Materials
About the role
Rockfon, a division of ROCKWOOL Group, is seeking a Head of Product Management based at our head office in Chicago, IL. This position reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development and has 4 direct reports. Relocation to Chicago is available.
As the Head of Product Management, you’ll be responsible for the development and deployment of the Product Management function for Rockfon, N.A. You’ll have direct responsibility for all product areas while managing others through a focused Product Management team. You’ll continue to develop our Technical Service offering to become a leader in the market and manage the development of our Mono training platform across North America.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering and architectural teams to create product and system development plans in line with market needs and key goals, executing and launching in a timely manner across all product groups.
- Identify and develop key points of differentiation across products and services, including segment portfolio development and service development (e.g., CAD and BIM).
- Create and monitor reporting and strategy development for technical helpdesk service for architects, contractors, and installers.
- Create and implement a comprehensive training program for the complete portfolio (internal and external).
- Liaise cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and the wider Marketing team.
- Own the product portfolio from concept to market delivery, utilizing or developing appropriate tools to identify commercially viable opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field (preferred).
- Prior leadership experience with Product Management teams (strongly preferred).
- Minimum of 5+ years within building products; ceilings and acoustic solutions an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience leading products through the full product lifecycle: concept development, Stage-Gate processes, engineering validation, manufacture readiness, launch, and end-of-life management.
- Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage product data, specifications, and cross-functional workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills facilitating communication across the organization.
- Strong knowledge of the construction marketplace and deep knowledge of building products and systems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits from day one, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401K match up to 6%.
- Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and parental leave.
- Educational assistance and career growth opportunities.
- Wellness perks, including fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
- Safety-first culture with company-provided PPE and programs.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $155,000.00 – $165,000.00, determined based on location, experience, and comparable roles. This position is bonus eligible.
About Us
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. With 12,000 employees in 37 countries and 36 manufacturing facilities, our purpose is to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through partnerships like the One Ocean Foundation and our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we raise awareness about ocean health challenges.
This role is part of Rockfon, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems.