Director Product Management

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead product strategy and development. This high-level role involves collaboration across departments and driving innovative products aligned with business growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive management experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure successful product development from concept to launch.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Director Product Management is a high-level leader that is responsible for defining and executing the product strategy to drive business growth. This role involves leading a team of product managers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful development and delivery of innovative and market-leading products.

What you'll do:

• Develop and articulate a clear product strategy aligned with overall business goals.
• Define and communicate the product vision to the product management team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Marketing, Sales, and other departments to ensure alignment with product strategy.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Use data-driven insights to inform product decisions and strategy.
• Provide guidance on the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch.
• Ensure products are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in product development and market positioning.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to drive product adoption, revenue growth, and market share.
• Present product plans and vision to internal and external audiences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

What you're good at:

• Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.
• Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

#LI-CR1

What else?

• This employee is responsible for direct reports.

Disclaimer: It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.