Product Manager

Armacell; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical

401(k) and life insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Training and educational resources

Giving & volunteer opportunities

Discounts on retail products

Job summary

Armacell, a global leader in advanced insulation, is seeking a Product Manager in the United States to drive profitable growth and market leadership across its Advanced Insulation and Component Foams portfolio.

You will translate customer needs, industry trends, and business objectives into actionable product strategies and roadmaps, owning the full lifecycle from opportunity identification to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product and portfolio strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Identify and prioritize market opportunities to drive revenue and margin.
• Establish roadmaps informed by customer needs, market trends and tech.
• Manage full product lifecycle: new product introductions and end-of-life decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend actions to boost sales.
• Lead cross-functional teams across NA facilities, Marketing, Sales, Finance.
• Drive go-to-market plans and launch strategies with Sales and Marketing.
• Own stage-gate process oversight and coordination with leadership.
• Provide product training and enablement for commercial and technical teams.

Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, more than 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success.

The Product Manager is responsible for driving profitable growth, market leadership, and innovation across Armacell's Advanced Insulation and Component Foams portfolio. This role serves as the voice of the customer and market, translating customer needs, industry trends, competitive insights, and business objectives into actionable product strategies and roadmaps. The Product Manager owns the complete product lifecycle, from opportunity identification and business case development through commercialization, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life decisions. This individual will also have oversight of the stage gate process and review gate transition with the leadership team. Work closely with Regional facilities in North America, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Revenue Management, and Finance, the Product Manager develops and executes market penetration strategies that accelerate growth, expand market share, enhance customer value, and improve portfolio profitability.

What Armacell can offer you

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays and generous PTO.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.
• Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute product and portfolio strategies that align with Armacell's growth objectives and market priorities.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and competitive differentiation.
• Establish and maintain product roadmaps informed by customer needs, market trends, technology developments, and business goals.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including new product introduction, portfolio optimization, product extensions, rationalization, and end-of-life decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve sales growth, profitability, and return on investment.

Market and Customer Insights

• Serve as the market expert and customer advocate for Advanced Insulation & Component Foams.
• Conduct market research, customer visits, voice-of-customer activities, and competitive assessments to identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to shape product strategy.
• Develop deep understanding of target applications, end-user requirements, and industry value chains.

Innovation and New Product Development

• Lead the development and execution of new product initiatives using Armacell's stage-gate process.
• Define market requirements, customer value propositions, business cases, product specifications, pricing strategies, and commercialization plans.
• Partner with R&D and technical teams to ensure product development efforts align with customer needs and strategic priorities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful product launches that meet financial and operational objectives.

Commercialization and Business Performance

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including positioning, distribution channel strategies, and launch plans.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to create compelling value propositions and customer-facing materials that support growth objectives.
• Track and analyze key business metrics, including revenue, market share, customer adoption, and product performance.
• Recommend investment and portfolio decisions based on financial analysis and market dynamics.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Revenue Management and Finance to ensure successful execution across the product lifecycle.
• Support Quality and Technical teams in evaluating product performance issues, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Foster alignment and accountability among stakeholders while influencing without direct authority.

Product Enablement

• Own and continuously improve product training programs, ensuring commercial and technical teams are equipped to support customer needs.
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