Product Manager

EGGER North America; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

EGGER North America in Lexington, North Carolina is seeking a Product Manager to lead assigned product categories across the lifecycle, from strategy to commercialization, ensuring profitable and customer-aligned outcomes.

You will coordinate with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Quality to drive portfolio growth and product optimization while guiding cross-functional teams through launches and roadmap milestones.

Qualifications

• Typically 10–15 years of related experience with leadership responsibility.
• Prior management or functional leadership experience required.
• Experience leading cross-functional business initiatives.
• Experience within product management, development, commercialization, manufacturing, marketing, or related commercial functions required.
• Experience within wood products, building materials, surface materials, décor, manufacturing, or industrial products preferred.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, commercialization, product strategy, and portfolio management principles.
• Strong business, operational, and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, customer requirements, and market positioning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product portfolio segments, product lifecycle activities, and commercialization initiatives.
• Manage product launches, product updates, product optimization efforts, and portfolio performance activities.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination involving Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, competitive positioning, and product performance data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Support development and execution of product roadmap initiatives aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Oversee product positioning, launch readiness activities, customer‑facing product information, and commercialization support.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, cost‑effective, and operationally sustainable.
• Support product design alignment with market expectations, operational capabilities, and brand standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and portfolio performance.
• Support customer engagement initiatives, technical product support, and strategic account activities as needed.
• Manage team priorities, project timelines, and resource coordination for assigned product initiatives.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership support to junior team members or project teams as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Product strategy

Portfolio management

Market analysis

Customer insights

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Product lifecycle management systems

Job description

Location: Lexington (US); Contract Type: Full-time; Job-Code: 6820; Department: Product Management.

The Product Manager is responsible for leading assigned product categories, product lifecycle activities, commercialization initiatives, and portfolio management efforts within EGGER North America. This role leads cross‑functional coordination related to product strategy execution, product launches, market alignment, operational integration, and continuous improvement to ensure products remain competitive, manufacturable, profitable, and aligned with customer expectations and business objectives.

The incumbent partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management leadership to support product portfolio growth, commercialization effectiveness, product optimization, and customer engagement initiatives. This role serves as a functional leadership position within the Product Management & Design organization and contributes to broader product strategy, portfolio performance, and innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product portfolio segments, product lifecycle activities, and commercialization initiatives.
• Manage product launches, product updates, product optimization efforts, and portfolio performance activities.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination involving Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, competitive positioning, and product performance data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Support development and execution of product roadmap initiatives aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Oversee product positioning, launch readiness activities, customer‑facing product information, and commercialization support.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, cost‑effective, and operationally sustainable.
• Support product design alignment with market expectations, operational capabilities, and brand standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and portfolio performance.
• Support customer engagement initiatives, technical product support, and strategic account activities as needed.
• Manage team priorities, project timelines, and resource coordination for assigned product initiatives.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership support to junior team members or project teams as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule Demands

• Office standard: eight‑hour Monday‑Friday assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally, which may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends, and be punctual while doing so.
• Business travel required; includes flying, driving, riding or by rail.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to eight hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Working in office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, heat, and industrial environments while utilizing required PPE.

Qualifications

• Typically, 10–15 years of related experience with significant leadership responsibility.
• Prior management or functional leadership experience required.
• Experience leading cross‑functional business initiatives required.
• Experience within product management, product development, commercialization, manufacturing, marketing, or related commercial functions required.
• Experience within wood products, building materials, surface materials, décor, manufacturing, or industrial products preferred.

• Experience supporting product portfolio management, commercialization strategy, and operational integration initiatives preferred.
• Prior sales experience, in a relatable industry, preferred.
• Four‑year degree preferred or compensatory closely related work experience required.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, commercialization, product strategy, and portfolio management principles.
• Strong business, operational, and commercial acumen.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, customer requirements, and market positioning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives in manufacturing and commercial environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and product‑related systems or tools.
• Understanding of product economics, commercialization processes, and operational constraints preferred.

Benefits

• Training and Development
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Contact

Jessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EGGER, North America (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.