Product Manager- Windows & Doors

Southern Star Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Star Windows & Doors is seeking an experienced Product Manager to own the product portfolio from concept through commercialisation, shaping the future of our window and door ranges. You will lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Sales and Marketing to deliver end-to-end lifecycle, build business cases, manage launches, pricing and market performance.

This role demands commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and the ability to balance customer

Qualifications

• Experience in product management within building products (windows/doors/glazing) and related sectors.
• Strong understanding of stage-gate development and commercialisation processes.
• Ability to manage products through their entire lifecycle and influence decisions across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product roadmap across windows, doors and systems.
• Lead full stage-gate development from concept to launch.
• Build compelling business cases and evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Balance customer needs, technical requirements, manufacturing capability and profitability.
• Drive cross-functional projects and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Manage product launches, pricing strategies and go-to-market activities.
• Monitor product performance, margins, quality and market success.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and range optimisation.
• Act as internal product expert and decision contact.

Skills

Product management

Stage-gate development

Stakeholder management

Go-to-market strategy

Pricing strategy

Commercial acumen

Lifecycle management

Job description

Shape the Future of Australia's Leading Window & Door Products

Southern Star Windows & Doors is one of Australia's most recognised manufacturers of windows and doors. We're looking for an experienced Product Manager to take ownership of our product portfolio and drive the development of products that create real value for our customers, dealers, builders and the business.

This is not a role for someone who simply manages a product catalogue.

We're looking for a commercially astute Product Manager who can lead products from concept through to commercialisation, navigate competing priorities, challenge stakeholders when necessary, and ensure the right decisions are made for the long-term success of the business.

Working closely with R&D, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, you'll own the end-to-end product lifecycle and play a key role in shaping the future direction of our product range.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

• Owning and managing the product roadmap across our windows, doors and associated systems
• Leading the full stage-gate product development process from concept to launch
• Building compelling business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities
• Balancing customer needs, technical requirements, manufacturing capability and profitability
• Driving cross-functional projects while keeping stakeholders aligned and accountable
• Managing product launches, pricing strategies and go-to-market activities
• Monitoring product performance, margins, quality and market success
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, product improvements and range optimisation
• Acting as the internal product expert and key point of contact for product-related decisions

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll likely bring:

• Experience in product management within windows, doors, glazing, aluminium systems or broader building products
• Strong understanding of stage-gate product development and commercialisation processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage products through their entire lifecycle
• The confidence to challenge assumptions, push back constructively and influence decisions at all levels of the business
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across technical and commercial teams
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to analyse costs, margins, ROI and business opportunities
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and driving outcomes
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and product requirements
• A customer-first mindset combined with strong commercial judgement

Highly Regarded

• Experience within the window, door, glazing or architectural building products industry
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and NCC requirements
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and product development processes
• Experience working across engineering, production and commercial functions

Why Join Southern Star?

At Southern Star, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence the products that shape Australian homes and commercial buildings.

You'll join a collaborative and experienced team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is respected, and your work has a genuine impact on business performance and product innovation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership, make decisions and leave your mark on a market-leading product portfolio.

If you're a commercially minded Product Manager who understands building products, thrives in a complex stakeholder environment and knows how to drive products successfully through every stage of the product lifecycle, we'd love to hear from you.