Manager of Product Management

ODL, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL, Inc is seeking a Manager of Product Management in Grand Rapids, MI to own the product life cycle, roadmaps, P&L, and cross-functional collaboration, while leading and developing a small team of product managers.

This is a player-coach role with the opportunity to lead highly impactful, innovative product launches, optimize product offerings, ensure business profitability, and grow the next generation of product management talent.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Product Management or related role.
• Strong financial acumen and profitability focus.
• Ability to lead and coach a small team.
• Experience shaping strategy and GTM plans.

Responsibilities

• Own product lifecycle and roadmaps from concept to launch.
• Develop business cases and manage P&L for product lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
• Coach and develop 2 direct reports and establish best practices.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP

CRM systems

Job description

Please note: We are seeking product managers with experience developing and managing physical consumer products, not software or technology platforms.

Join our dynamic team as a Manager of Product Management, where you'll take ownership of the product life cycle, product roadmaps, value propositions, P&L management, and cross-functional collaboration, while leading and developing a small team of product managers. This is a player-coach role with the opportunity to lead highly impactful, innovative product launches, optimize product offerings, ensure business profitability, and grow the next generation of product management talent.

Who We Are:

Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people.

With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.

The Impact You'll Drive:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 direct reports, providing regular feedback, guidance, and career development support.
• Partner with team members on strategy and execution work, unblocking issues and pressure-testing plans before they move forward.
• Set priorities and workload distribution across the team to ensure effective coverage, while personally owning product line responsibilities alongside the team.
• Support onboarding and skill-building for team members, and help establish best practices and ways of working for the broader product management team.

Product Life Cycle Management

• Drive launch excellence by developing business cases, securing project approvals, and defining scope with a customer-centric lens.
• Create full-scale go-to-market plans to ensure customer adoption, profitability, and cross-functional alignment.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience via innovative product offerings, implementing product upgrades or discontinuations.
• Own the execution of life cycle decisions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ability to pivot as needed to achieve targets.

P&L Responsibility

• Manage product line profitability by analyzing financial impacts and making strategic P&L decisions alongside Product Pricing analyst and Commercial Finance.
• Recommend and establish final pricing strategies to optimize revenue and market positioning.
• Develop compelling value propositions and inform go-to-market (GTM) strategies.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of product roadmaps, aligning with market trends and long-term strategy goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align objectives and deliver results.
• Influence and lead cross-functional initiatives with exemplary communication and a collaborative mindset.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Product Management or a related role, including demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or mentoring others.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with experience developing business cases and profitability targets.
• Advanced project management capabilities and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment to meet business objectives on time.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for influencing and collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, ERP, CRM systems).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Knowledge of fenestration / building industry a plus.