Responsibilities:Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Specialty Products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
- Develop data-driven strategies that enhance product differentiation and value.
- Build business cases for new growth initiatives, including financial modeling, pricing strategy, and cannibalization risk assessment.
- Monitor competitive activity and emerging technologies to proactively inform roadmap prioritization and defensive strategies. Business Development
- Support acquisition due diligence efforts, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, product portfolio assessment, and synergy modeling.
- Develop integration playbooks that accelerate revenue capture, margin improvement, and brand alignment following acquisition close.
- Partner with Sales leadership to uncover channel expansion opportunities and improve portfolio attachment rates within the Hayward bundle. Market Research & Analysis
- Conduct in-depth market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings in the sanitization space.
- Leverage customer insights and analytics to inform product development and strategic decision-making. Product Development & Innovation
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop, test, and launch high-quality Specialty Products that comply with safety and regulatory standards.
- Drive customer-centric innovation by integrating feedback into continuous product improvements. Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive product adoption, customer satisfaction, and market expansion.
- Ensure seamless product launches through effective communication and collaboration. Product Lifecycle Management
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing optimization.
- Monitor post-launch performance, analyze key metrics, and implement enhancements to maximize product success. Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze product performance metrics, identify areas for enhancement, and implement iterative improvements based on data insights.
- Utilize Agile methodologies and product management tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within Consumer Products, ideally durable goods or hardware-based categories
- Experience managing B2B or B2C products preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Product Management, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus). Skills & Competencies
- Experience with Business acquisition or integration post-acquisition
- Proven track record of bringing products from concept to launch with measurable success.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with market research, customer insights, and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to align stakeholders and drive execution.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on quality and compliance. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and launching Specialty Products in industrial, commercial, or healthcare markets.
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives in the sanitization industry.
- Product Management certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner, Pragmatic Institute). Travel: 20% travel required.
