Senior Director, Fittings Product Strategy

Waterworks; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO program

401k retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Waterworks seeks a Product Director, Fittings in Danbury to translate strategy into a profitable, high-performing product portfolio. You will lead multi-year roadmaps, oversee global cross-functional teams, and drive P&L accountability for the Fittings category, elevating Waterworks’ brand and market position.

In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate across Design, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Digital to execute a focused portfolio while ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• Fifteen plus years leading product strategy, merchandising, product development and business management within premium, luxury, or design-led consumer products.
• Demonstrated success managing global supplier relationships, manufacturing partners, and complex product development programs.
• Exceptional business acumen with demonstrated success using financial analysis, market insights, and customer data to guide investment decisions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional organizations through influence, organizational alignment, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder leadership skills.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into executable category plans and portfolio initiatives.
• Oversee all product development initiatives, ensuring design integrity and adherence to brand standards.
• Lead portfolio governance, lifecycle management, and resource allocation.
• Partner with Engineering, Compliance and Quality to drive innovation and cost competitiveness.
• Lead global merchandising strategies to align product assortment with regional needs.
• Drive cross-functional decision making to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

PLM software

Digital platforms

Job description

Waterworks seeks a Product Director, Fittings in Danbury to translate strategy into a profitable, high-performing product portfolio. You will lead multi-year roadmaps, oversee global cross-functional teams, and drive P&L accountability for the Fittings category, elevating Waterworks’ brand and market position.

In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate across Design, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Digital to execute a focused portfolio while ensuring on-time