Product Manager

Owens Corning; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company is seeking a Product Manager to drive product strategy and lifecycle management in the building industry across retail and wholesale channels. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in product management, strong analytical and project management skills, and a deep understanding of distribution operations. This role requires collaboration across multiple functions, including sales, marketing, and engineering, to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management, building materials or home improvement retail.
• Proven success managing product lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the product portfolio of the doors business across retail or wholesale distribution channels.
• Develop and execute channel‑specific product strategies, including new product introductions.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and customer service to ensure product readiness.

Skills

Channel Knowledge

Product Management

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Systems and Data Knowledge

Customer‑Centric Mindset

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Product Manager – Owens Corning

The Product Manager is responsible for leading product strategy, execution, and performance across building industry market segments and customers. The role drives channel‑specific product planning, innovation, and lifecycle management to ensure growth, differentiation, and operational excellence in the retail or wholesale environment.

Reports to: Director, Exterior/Interior Doors
Span of Control: Individual Contributor

Job Responsibilities

PRODUCT STRATEGY and LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Own the product portfolio of the doors business across retail or wholesale distribution channels
• Develop and execute channel‑specific product strategies, including new product introductions, line refreshes and discontinuations for select product category
• Ensure alignment with brand positioning, customer needs, and competitive landscape that increases consumer willingness to pay to drive margin accretive plans

CHANNEL EXECUTION

• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to deliver compelling assortments that enhance shopper & customer journey and drive sales, while improving mix
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure product setup, data accuracy, and content delivery across retail or wholesale distribution systems
• Monitor performance metrics and drive actions to improve sales and margins

CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and customer service to ensure product readiness and support
• Work closely with marketing to develop product positioning, messaging, packaging, signage, and promotional materials tailored to each customer as needed
• Serve as the voice of customer in product development and commercialization processes

MARKET & CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

• Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive activity to inform product decisions
• Conduct field visits, customer interviews, and performance reviews to identify opportunities and gaps
• Translate insights into actionable product enhancements and channel strategies

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in product management, building materials or home improvement retail
• Proven success managing product lifecycles
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as needed to customer meetings, trade shows, manufacturing locations and field visits

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Channel Knowledge: Deep understanding of retail and/or wholesale distribution operations, systems and customer base
• Product Management: Experience in managing product portfolios, launches, and lifecycle strategies
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Ability to lead and influence across sales, marketing, engineering, and operations
• Systems and Data Knowledge: Familiarity with product information management systems, ERP, and customer portals
• Customer‑Centric Mindset: Focused on delivering value and ease of selling through retail and wholesale channels
• Analytical Thinking: Strong skills in performance analysis and business case development

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market‑leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.