James Hardie Industries plc

Product Codes & Compliance Program Manager

James Hardie Industries plc • $115K — $125K *
Wilmington, OH 45177In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in product development and/or regulatory compliance
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in program management and stakeholder engagement
  • Working knowledge of US Building Codes and Canadian Codes preferred
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate regulatory impacts and translate them into business outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of Decking and Railing portfolios through stage-gate processes
  • Define and maintain project scope, milestones, and resource alignment with internal teams
  • Lead portfolio-level reporting on project progress, risks, and impacts to leadership
  • Aid in risk management and product service resolution
  • Interpret and apply IBC, IRC, and applicable codes into design and test criteria
  • Develop compliance strategies and approval pathways for new products
  • Coordinate with external labs and agencies to define test programs and manage certifications

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and company holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Parental leave and wellness programs
  • Sustainability initiatives to support community impact
Full Job Description
Summary

The Product Codes & Compliance Program Manager serves as a hybrid Program Manager + Product Compliance Engineer responsible for:
  • Embedding regulatory requirements into the innovation process.
  • Ensuring compliance documentation, testing, and risk assessments are completed and maintained.
  • Supporting North American (US & Canada) product release readiness and market entry requirements.


The Product Codes & Compliance Program Manager will report to the Codes & Compliance Manager, Outdoor Living Solutions, at the Wilmington Innovation Center.

What You'll Do:

Program Management
  • Own end-to-end execution of assigned Decking and Railing portfolios through stage-gate processes, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
  • Define and maintain project scope, deliverables, milestones, and resource alignment in collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Product Management.
  • Lead portfolio-level reporting, ensuring transparent communication of progress, risks, and business impacts to leadership.
  • Aid in risk management analysis, product service resolution, quality assurance, and project communications.

Product Codes & Compliance
  • Interpret and apply IBC, IRC, and applicable state and local codes, converting requirements into clear design and test criteria.
  • Develop and maintain compliance strategies for new products, systems, and market entries, including approval pathways.
  • Integrate required testing (e.g., ASTM E84, ASTM E1354, NFPA 285 where applicable) into development plans and ensure alignment with validation needs.
  • Coordinate with external laboratories and agencies (Intertek, QAI, ICC-ES, CCMC, etc.) to define test programs, review results, and manage certifications.
  • Prepare, submit, and maintain compliance documentation (e.g., ESRs, CCRRs, technical files, and supporting packages) on specific projects.
  • Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and potentially external standards organizations to ensure consistent interpretation and application.


What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in product development, and/or regulatory compliance (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience with program management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Working knowledge of US Building Codes (Canadian Codes a plus), and related compliance pathways.


OTHER SKILLS:
  • Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Strong ability to translate business requests in technical requirements for hand-off to internal and external engineering resources.
  • Excellent analytical skills to evaluate regulatory requirements and translate into business impacts.
  • High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline.
  • Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and project management systems (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, MS Project).
  • Leverages AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to enhance productivity, improve work quality, accelerate learning, and support data-driven decision making.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships internally and externally.


What You'll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $115,000K to $125,000K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with match
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
  • Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie


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The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

About James Hardie Industries plc

James Hardie Industries plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber cement siding and backer board products. It operates through North America Fiber Cement, International Fiber Cement, Other Businesses, and Research and Development segments. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories; fiber cement building materials for a range of applications, including external siding, internal walls, floors, ceilings, soffits, trim, fencing, decking, and facades; floor underlayments; planks, which are used in external siding; flat panels and squares for internal and external wall linings; gypsum fiber boards; and cement-bonded boards. It also provides various products, such as HardieTrim, a decorative trim; and HardieBacker, a tile backer board. The company markets its products and systems under the HardiePlank, HardiePanel, HardieTrim, HardieBacker, James Hardie, Artisan, Reveal, Cemplank, Scyon, Ritek, and Fermacell brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Learn more about James Hardie Industries plc
Size
5,196 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$148.1 million
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ
JHX
* Ladders Estimates

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