Senior Director, Fittings & Product Strategy

Waterworks Inc.; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Holiday policy

Job summary

Waterworks Inc. is seeking a Product Director, Fittings to translate strategy into an executable portfolio that drives commercial performance and strengthens the Waterworks brand.

You will lead multi-year roadmaps, global teams, and ensure design integrity, technical discipline and P&L accountability across the Waterworks fittings category. Reporting to executive leadership, you will align product vision with Design, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Digital to

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading product strategy, merchandising, product development and business management within premium, luxury, or design-led consumer products.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships, manufacturing partners, and complex product development programs.
• Strong 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent beneficial.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into executable category plans and portfolio initiatives.
• Optimize portfolio structure and assortment across Fittings category.
• Drive portfolio performance through disciplined lifecycle management.
• Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources to maximize business value.
• Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable product and merchandising plans.
• Identify opportunities, manage risks, and recommend portfolio adjustments and investment priorities for executive review.
• Accountable for achieving category revenue, gross margin, inventory productivity, and profitability objectives.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop and deliver P&L for all category projects and planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain to confirm development and production capacity delivers targets.

Skills

Product strategy

Merchandising

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Market insights

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

Waterworks Inc. is seeking a Product Director, Fittings to translate strategy into an executable portfolio that drives commercial performance and strengthens the Waterworks brand.

You will lead multi-year roadmaps, global teams, and ensure design integrity, technical discipline and P&L accountability across the Waterworks fittings category. Reporting to executive leadership, you will align product vision with Design, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing and Digital to