Product Manager
Job Summary
Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter, and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.
Key Responsibilities
Own the Product Business (P&L Mindset)
Manage the portfolio to deliver revenue, margin, EBITDA, attachment rate, and lifecycle profitability target
Build and manage business cases while driving cost optimization
Define Customer-Centric Strategy
Own segmentation, value propositions, and positioning within the market segment under their responsibility
Lead VOC efforts and continuously refine positioning across dealer, end-user, and partner needs
Lead Portfolio & Roadmap Strategy
Build and manage a multi-year roadmap spanning platform evolution (motors, controls, firmware) and connectivity (Zigbee, Matter, BLE, PoE and future protocols)
Prioritize trade-offs across innovation vs. cost and platform standardization vs. differentiation
Drive Cross-Functional Execution
Lead execution across Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing with clear ownership, timelines, and success criteria
Act as the central integrator to align stakeholders and drive decisions across competing priorities
Lifecycle & Post-Launch Performance Management
Manage products across the full lifecycle, including performance tracking, improvement actions, and lifecycle decisions
Ensure continuity between launch and sustained success—avoiding “launch-and-leave” execution gaps
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use product, financial, and customer data to prioritize investments and guide roadmap decisions
Integrate quantitative insights with market understanding to drive clear, defensible decisions
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or other business-related fields.
- 3+ years Product management experience with a consumer products company is required.
- Experience working with connected (Smart Home) products is highly desired.
- Experience with the marketing and the sale of custom window products preferred, or comparative experience in similar/adjacent industry.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in a product management role with products that are custom made based on the needs of each customer.
- Knowledge of motorization systems (motors, power, controls) and connectivity protocols (Zigbee, Matter, PoE, BLE) is preferred.
- A deep understanding of dealer/channel dynamics and end-user needs is required.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
One paid volunteer day off per year