Product Management Talent Community

Fortune Brands; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Market-leading 401(k)

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Fortune Brands is seeking a Product Manager to shape products used by millions of consumers. Based in Deerfield, IL with a hybrid work arrangement, you will lead cross-functional teams to develop strategies from insights to commercialization.

You will own products through their lifecycle, analyze market data, and influence stakeholders to drive growth and portfolio optimization. A background in consumer goods or manufacturing is preferred and an MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience.
• Experience managing products through stage-gate development and commercialization processes
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience using customer insights and market data to drive product strategy
• A track record of successfully managing products throughout the product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies that drive category growth and business performance.
• Own products throughout the full lifecycle—from consumer insights and concept development through commercialization and ongoing portfolio management.
• Analyze customer insights, market trends, competitive intelligence, and business performance to identify opportunities and guide strategic decisions.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Innovation, and Operations to develop and launch products.
• Lead product line reviews, roadmap planning, pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and go-to-market execution.
• Utilize business and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP, and other reporting platforms to support data-driven decisions.
• Travel occasionally for customer visits, manufacturing locations, product testing, trade shows, or market research.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer insights

Market data analysis

Product lifecycle management

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Position Location

These opportunities are based in Deerfield, IL and are eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

What You Could Be Working On

As a Product Manager at FBIN, you'll help shape products used by millions of consumers while partnering with teams across the business to bring new ideas to life. Depending on the opportunity, you may:

• Develop and execute product strategies that drive category growth and business performance.
• Own products throughout the full lifecycle—from consumer insights and concept development through commercialization and ongoing portfolio management.
• Analyze customer insights, market trends, competitive intelligence, and business performance to identify opportunities and guide strategic decisions.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Innovation, and Operations to successfully develop and launch products.
• Lead product line reviews, roadmap planning, pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and go-to-market execution.
• Utilize business and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP, and other reporting platforms to support data-driven decisions.
• Travel occasionally for customer visits, manufacturing locations, product testing, trade shows, or market research.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in connecting with Product Managers who have experience leading physical products, including:

• Consumer products
• Durable goods
• Building products
• Manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• Experience managing products through stage‑gate development and commercialization processes
• Strong cross‑functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience using customer insights and market data to drive product strategy
• A track record of successfully managing products throughout the product lifecycle

Preferred

• Background in consumer goods, building materials, durable goods, or manufacturing
• MBA or advanced degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market‑leading 401(k) program with company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Salary

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 USD - $135,000 USD. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based sales incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.