Critical Fit Recruiting
Product Manager - Building/Construction Materials
Critical Fit Recruiting, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Product Manager - Building/Construction Materials - Boston Area
DESCRIPTION: The Product Manager -Building/Construction Materials will be responsible for the end to-end lifecycle of all products within the assigned industry segment. This high-impact role is responsible for managing product portfolio, developing and leading product roadmaps, guiding technical development, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving commercialization e orts, and aligning solutions with customer application needs by understanding the full customer buying journey and crafting differentiated value propositions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps. Monitor competitive intelligence and market trends by geography to inform strategy with insights and communication functions. Continuously evaluate product offerings to ensure relevance, efficiency, productivity and profitability. Lead product development from ideation to execution. Identify and validate high-value customer problems and innovation opportunities. Collaborate with R&D and sales to assess feasibility, prioritize features, articulate value proposition vs competition, and define clear product scope and success criteria. Manage the commercialization and stage gate processes in coordination with R&D, sales, supply chain, operations and manufacturing functions. Drive cross-functional execution of the development stage gate process. Partner across R&D, Operations, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing & Pricing. Ensure rigorous testing, validation, and regulatory compliance. Optimize development timelines and costs without compromising quality. Manage product lifecycles across assigned the industry segment. Guide products through introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases. Monitor product performance and market fit to inform lifecycle decisions. Partner with supply chain, sales, and finance to adjust forecasts, inventory strategy, and profitability targets. Manage all product data, including data sheets and application guides. Coordinate with legal, R&D, and marketing to ensure consistency and availability of literature. Support digitization e orts by maintaining clean, structured data. Manage product certifications and regulatory compliance Ensure that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements based on the region and application. Ensure that all SKUs have proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions that align with industry and customer standards. Manage trademarking processes for new products, working closely with marketing and legal teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate brand risk. Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in product portfolio performance and customer satisfaction. Translate market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into actionable recommendations for product roadmap planning and optimization. Design and execute field trials in partnership with application development teams to gather insights, identify potential improvements, and ensure readiness for commercialization. Oversee internal and third-party material testing to confirm product compliance, durability, and performance standards.
BACKGROUND PROFILE: Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred 5+ years of experience in product development and management. Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications : Experience in the global chemical industry, with a preference for manufacturing formulated products. Experience in adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the building and construction industry is highly desirable.
DESCRIPTION: The Product Manager -Building/Construction Materials will be responsible for the end to-end lifecycle of all products within the assigned industry segment. This high-impact role is responsible for managing product portfolio, developing and leading product roadmaps, guiding technical development, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving commercialization e orts, and aligning solutions with customer application needs by understanding the full customer buying journey and crafting differentiated value propositions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps. Monitor competitive intelligence and market trends by geography to inform strategy with insights and communication functions. Continuously evaluate product offerings to ensure relevance, efficiency, productivity and profitability. Lead product development from ideation to execution. Identify and validate high-value customer problems and innovation opportunities. Collaborate with R&D and sales to assess feasibility, prioritize features, articulate value proposition vs competition, and define clear product scope and success criteria. Manage the commercialization and stage gate processes in coordination with R&D, sales, supply chain, operations and manufacturing functions. Drive cross-functional execution of the development stage gate process. Partner across R&D, Operations, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing & Pricing. Ensure rigorous testing, validation, and regulatory compliance. Optimize development timelines and costs without compromising quality. Manage product lifecycles across assigned the industry segment. Guide products through introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases. Monitor product performance and market fit to inform lifecycle decisions. Partner with supply chain, sales, and finance to adjust forecasts, inventory strategy, and profitability targets. Manage all product data, including data sheets and application guides. Coordinate with legal, R&D, and marketing to ensure consistency and availability of literature. Support digitization e orts by maintaining clean, structured data. Manage product certifications and regulatory compliance Ensure that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements based on the region and application. Ensure that all SKUs have proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions that align with industry and customer standards. Manage trademarking processes for new products, working closely with marketing and legal teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate brand risk. Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in product portfolio performance and customer satisfaction. Translate market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into actionable recommendations for product roadmap planning and optimization. Design and execute field trials in partnership with application development teams to gather insights, identify potential improvements, and ensure readiness for commercialization. Oversee internal and third-party material testing to confirm product compliance, durability, and performance standards.
BACKGROUND PROFILE: Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred 5+ years of experience in product development and management. Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications : Experience in the global chemical industry, with a preference for manufacturing formulated products. Experience in adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the building and construction industry is highly desirable.