Product Manager - Communications Premise & Connectivity

Job Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of customers and competitive product market, identify product gaps, generate new product opportunities, and create new ideas to grow market share.
• Ensures projects are consistent with product line strategy and messaging is effectively conveyed.
• Lead product teams in the development of new and enhanced products and with an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, provides products and programs that are superior to the competition.
• Create buy-in for product vision both internally and with key external partners.
• Work with commercial team to manage pricing, positioning and overall product line strategies.
• Work closely with sales, engineering and operational teams to deliver efficient time-to-market for products with the optimal utilization of resources.
• Act as a product ambassador to build awareness and understanding with customers.
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products.
• Become the subject matter expert of all relevant products, from raw material to finished goods.
• Own and manage all Products within the Utility D portfolio.
• Drive product improvements as noted by market feedback
• Help drive go-to-market strategies and manage marketing literature for Highline Products
• Drive specification strategies, including product testing if required and keeping documentation current.
• Gather and analyze market sales and costing data for market reviews, business cases and product line strategies.
• Recommend pricing activities and cost-take-out projects to meet EBITDA targets.
• Participate in any projects related to non-core areas of the business as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
• Manage and rationalize products within brands.
• Support development of commercial pricing and marketing strategies and tools.
• Manage and optimize product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Development, Engineering, Technical Sales, Marketing, or a related commercial role.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams as well as external customers.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and bringing products to market.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with experience developing business cases and evaluating market opportunities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel as needed up to 25%.
• Experience within telecommunications, communications infrastructure, utility, construction, or related industrial markets.
• Experience managing product portfolios and roadmaps.
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes.
• Experience with pricing strategy, market analysis, and commercialization activities.
• MBA or relevant product management certifications.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

• CRH has a long and proud heritage.
• We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
• CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Additional Information

• AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.