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

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Commercial Product Management Director to lead its rainscreen envelope systems portfolio. The role includes defining product strategies, managing the product lifecycle, and engaging with customers to drive adoption. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years in product management with a strong background in building envelope systems and excellent leadership skills. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management or technical sales.
• Expertise in rainscreen or related building envelope systems.
• Knowledge of building codes and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision and roadmap.
• Manage lifecycle of existing product lines.
• Build relationships with architects and contractors.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Market development

Customer engagement

Portfolio management

Communication

Job description

Vacancy No 5395

Vacancy Title Commercial Product Management Director – London (South East)

Position 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.

Key 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.