Commercial Product Management Director – London (South East) (5395)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for an experienced Commercial Product Management Director to oversee the rainscreen envelope systems portfolio. This role involves defining product vision, managing product lifecycle, and fostering relationships within the commercial construction market. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in product management, particularly in building envelope systems and related technologies, with a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management, business development, or technical sales.
• Expertise in rainscreen or related building envelope systems.
• Knowledge of building codes and sustainability practices.
• Proven success in portfolio management and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision and roadmap.
• Manage lifecycle of rainscreen envelope products.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive adoption.
• Lead cross-departmental product development teams.
• Own product line P&L and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Product management

Business development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Product Management Director to lead our rainscreen envelope systems portfolio. This role will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of product initiatives in the commercial construction market, ensuring our solutions meet evolving customer needs, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of building envelope systems, rainscreen technologies, and commercial product management practices, coupled with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and own the long-term product vision, positioning, and roadmap for rainscreen envelope systems.
  • Identify market opportunities through customer insights, competitive intelligence, and industry trends.
  • Align product strategy with business objectives and growth targets.
• Portfolio Management
  • Manage lifecycle of existing rainscreen envelope product lines, from ideation to launch to end-of-life.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance and prioritize investment in innovation, enhancements, or rationalization.
  • Partner with R&D, engineering, and operations to ensure competitive, code-compliant, and high-performing systems.
• Market Development & Customer Engagement
  • Build relationships with architects, contractors, distributors, and building owners to drive adoption.
  • Translate customer requirements into product specifications and value propositions.
  • Represent the company in industry forums, standards committees, and at trade shows.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Lead cross-departmental teams through product development cycles, ensuring timely and profitable launches.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, training, and collateral.
  • Provide thought leadership to influence internal stakeholders and external decision-makers.
• Financial & Operational Accountability
  • Own product line P&L, including revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
  • Support business case development for new investments.
  • Monitor KPIs and make data-driven decisions to improve portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in product management, business development, or technical sales within the building envelope, façade, or construction materials industry.
• Proven expertise in rainscreen or related building envelope systems (cladding, insulation, weather barriers, sub-framing, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of building codes, performance testing standards, and sustainability practices (e.g., LEED, Passive House, net-zero).
• Demonstrated success in portfolio management and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-impact product category in the rapidly evolving commercial building envelope market.
• Influence the industry’s shift toward more sustainable, energy-efficient construction.
• Collaborate with a passionate team of innovators, engineers, and industry leaders.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package.