Associate Product Manager

Champion Windows & Home Exteriors; Twinsburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A home improvement company in Twinsburg, OH is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support product strategy and gather customer insights. Responsibilities include development of product roadmaps, analyzing product performance, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in relevant fields and 1–2 years experience in product management. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in product management, business analysis, project management, or a related field (internships included).
• Comfortable working in collaborative project cycles with cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for product management and eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development & execution of product roadmaps.
• Support execution of new products through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor and track product performance, analyze user feedback.
• Collect, document, and prioritize market and customer requirements.
• Conduct research to analyze customer needs and trends.
• Assist in launch planning and marketing enablement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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Pay Rate: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Location: Twinsburg, OH (Hybrid)

Overview

At Great Day Improvements, we design innovative products that enhance homes and improve lives. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers and delivering on our promise of being their Consumer for Life. As an Associate Product Manager (APM), you’ll contribute to this commitment by supporting product strategy, gathering customer insights, and collaborating across teams to deliver solutions that create long‑term value, all while gaining hands‑on experience and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Strategic Roadmap/Product Planning

• Assist in the development & execution of product roadmaps, size of opportunity, and prioritization.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Support execution of new products & cost‑reduction projects through cross‑functional collaboration, including but not limited to engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, brand, and other teams to ensure success.

Data Analysis & Monitoring

• Monitor and track product performance, analyze user feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements Gathering

• Collect, document, and prioritize market, customer, and competitive requirements.

Market & Competitive Research

• Conduct research to understand and analyze customer needs, industry trends, and competitor products to identify opportunities.

Support Product Launches

• Assist in launch planning, marketing enablement, and go‑to‑market execution.

Team Collaboration & Alignment

• Participate in planning sessions, regular team check‑ins, and project reviews to ensure priorities are clear, progress is tracked, and teams remain aligned on goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in product management, business analysis, project management, or a related field (internships included).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down problems and interpret data.
• Solid critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable working in collaborative project cycles with cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for product management and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Results orientation with a drive to deliver value.
• Attention to detail and process‑driven mindset.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to change.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Collaboration and teamwork across diverse groups.
• Resilience – the ability to adapt, stay positive, and persevere through challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, while other days will be walking around the manufacturing plant.
• Most days, frequently changing from sitting and standing throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at a time.

GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer