Product Manager - Ceilings

Saint-Gobain; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Parental leave

Retirement plan

RRSP

DPSP

TFSA

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Canada is seeking a strategic Product Manager, Ceilings to drive growth and profitability of the ceilings portfolio across Canada, including Mississauga. You will develop product strategies, manage lifecycle, and collaborate across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing and R&D to deliver exceptional customer value.

You will lead cross-functional development, launch new products, optimize pricing, monitor margins and translate market insights into actionable plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years in Product Management, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Sales or related discipline.
• Experience with building materials, ceilings or manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term product strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage ceilings portfolio lifecycle including introductions, enhancements, rationalizations and discontinuations.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for new-product initiatives and portfolio investments.
• Conduct customer visits, contractor interviews, distributor meetings and Voice of Customer activities to understand market needs.
• Translate insights into actionable business strategies and collaborate with sales to identify opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional product development through Stage-Gate with R&D, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Develop launch strategies, pricing recommendations and commercialization plans.
• Monitor portfolio performance, margins and market share; suggest profitability actions.
• Act as product expert for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with other Saint-Gobain businesses to develop Canada opportunities.

Skills

Business acumen

Pricing

Lifecycle management

Analytics

Cross-functional influence

Voice of Customer

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business analytics tools

Job description

At Saint-Gobain, our purpose is to Make the World a Better Home. Through innovation, sustainability and customer-focused solutions, we are shaping the future of construction across Canada.

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Product Manager, Ceilings to lead the growth and profitability of our ceilings product portfolio. This role develops and executes product strategies, identifies market opportunities, manages the product lifecycle, and collaborates across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing and R&D to deliver exceptional customer value.

What's the Job?

As Product Manager, Ceilings, you will be accountable for the strategic direction and commercial success of the ceilings portfolio across Canada.

• Develop and execute short- and long-term product strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the ceilings portfolio across its lifecycle, including product introductions, enhancements, rationalizations and discontinuations.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop business cases and recommendations supporting new-product initiatives and portfolio investments.
• Conduct customer visits, contractor interviews, distributor meetings and Voice of Customer activities to understand market needs and emerging trends.
• Translate customer, market and competitive insights into actionable business strategies.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to identify market opportunities and strengthen customer engagement.

New Product Development & Launch

• Lead cross-functional product development initiatives through the Stage-Gate process.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Sales to bring new products to market successfully.
• Develop launch strategies, value propositions, pricing recommendations and commercialization plans.
• Manage pricing strategies to support profitable growth for new products.
• Monitor portfolio performance, margins, sales trends and market share.
• Recommend actions to improve product profitability and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with the sales organization to develop growth plans and customer-specific opportunities.
• Support the creation of sales tools, product training, literature, presentations and marketing programs.
• Act as the product expert for internal stakeholders and customers.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central point of coordination among Canada Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service and Technical teams.
• Drive alignment and accountability on key product initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with other Saint-Gobain businesses, including Ecophon and Eurocoustic, to develop new product opportunities for Canada.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Sales or a related discipline.
• Experience in building materials, construction products, ceilings, wall systems, interiors or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience managing product portfolios and leading product launches.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset.
• Experience with pricing, product lifecycle management and market analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience using Voice of Customer, market research and competitive intelligence to guide decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business analytics tools.

JOIN US and help shape the future of ceilings and interior solutions across Canada.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

Saint-Gobain is the world’s largest building materials company, with a legacy of over 360 years of innovation and growth. Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction.

We’re proud that Saint-Gobain North America has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces globally and in Canada. Our offerings support the well-being of our employees as we work together toward our purpose of Making the World a Better Home.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being! Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.
• This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is 99 000$ to $126 000$ per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.