The Mom Project
Senior Product Manager (Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL)
The Mom Project, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061
Senior Product Manager (Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL)
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The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Senior Product Manager. This role is hybrid (3 days in office and 2 days remote per week) in Vernon Hills, IL.
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings, and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align product strategy with market trends and regulatory developments.
Prioritize, strategize, design, develop, launch, and support product campaigns.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
Create exceptional user experiences, working with our Creative department to create visually appealing interfaces for the target audience.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations.
Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation, and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch.
Manage product portfolio to develop and promote new products and optimize and grow existing product lines.
Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, business developments, and market trends to identify strategic opportunities and ensure product offerings are properly positioned.
Develop strategic plans and innovate roadmaps for key product segments.
Drive new product development activities through Stage-Gate product management and market research.
Ensure profitability within the assigned market segments, including supporting the product commercialization process.
Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition, and pricing strategies.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
10+ years of relevant Product/Brand or Sales experience.
10+ years of experience in the Architectural/Industrial Coatings industry.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with the ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Team player looking to advance in their own career while helping colleagues learn and grow.
Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior-level management.
Benefits After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Equal Opportunity Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust-Oleum in their search for a Senior Product Manager. This role is hybrid (3 days in office and 2 days remote per week) in Vernon Hills, IL.
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints and finishes, durable industrial, roof repair, and flooring coatings, and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align product strategy with market trends and regulatory developments.
Prioritize, strategize, design, develop, launch, and support product campaigns.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
Create exceptional user experiences, working with our Creative department to create visually appealing interfaces for the target audience.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.
Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition, and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations.
Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation, and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch.
Manage product portfolio to develop and promote new products and optimize and grow existing product lines.
Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, business developments, and market trends to identify strategic opportunities and ensure product offerings are properly positioned.
Develop strategic plans and innovate roadmaps for key product segments.
Drive new product development activities through Stage-Gate product management and market research.
Ensure profitability within the assigned market segments, including supporting the product commercialization process.
Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition, and pricing strategies.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
10+ years of relevant Product/Brand or Sales experience.
10+ years of experience in the Architectural/Industrial Coatings industry.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker, with the ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Team player looking to advance in their own career while helping colleagues learn and grow.
Confident public speaker with the ability to influence senior-level management.
Benefits After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Equal Opportunity Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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