Technical Product Manager (Acrovyn Door Solutions)

Scope Of Position

The Acrovyn Door Systems (ADS) Technical Product Manager’s primary role is to lead product line cost reductions, improvement projects, and line extensions for Acrovyn Door Systems products within the Interior Product Solutions product line.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Guides the product strategy
• Supports and guides the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Uses technical aptitude to dive into product issues and information, identify solutions, and explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to stakeholders
• Identifies market opportunities and competitive differentiation
• Maintains technical product documents and monitors technical advancements in this arena
• Tracks progress of KPI’s from product launches/business plans and facilitates plans for continuous improvements
• Serves as the product expert
• Acts as the central point of contact for technical questions
• Acts as the liaison with operations to identify product line cost reductions
• Analyzes product metrics on an ongoing basis to optimize the product offering
• Serves as the customer advocate by articling their requirements and translating it to product design requirements
• Immerses themselves in the needs and design trends of the market by attending trade shows, reading research reports, meeting with customers on sales calls, industry associations, etc.
• Represents CS in trade associations and code committees
• Performs other duties assigned by management

Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience/ Education

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, industrial design or another technical degree with three to five years related experience and/or training
• Balanced understanding of business (strategy, marketing, operations, finance, etc.) is critical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Proficiency with technical product files such as AutoCad and Inventor (preferred)
• Strong data analysis & interpretation capabilities. Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Construct Connect, Dodge, etc.
• Proven ability to analyze, prioritize and integrate large amounts of complex information into clear, concise plans
• Communication – ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex concepts in written and verbal formats. Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn
• Experience with leading projects and working in teams
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Willingness to travel an average 10% of the time to connect with third parties

Preferred Experience

• Building products, specifically door industry
• Background in product development, engineering or manufacturing
• Project management