Senior Product Manager

Duravent Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Duravent Group is seeking a Senior Product Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence 2-3 days a week. Responsibilities include defining and executing product strategy for the High-Efficiency product category, leading product planning, and ensuring profitability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have over 7 years of experience in Product Management, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits include 401(k) match, medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full life-cycle Product Management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Located within a commutable distance from Grand Rapids, MI.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy for the High-Efficiency product category.
• Lead product planning and market analysis to deliver profitable solutions.

Skills

Product Management

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field

Job description

Who We Are

Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500m+ company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best‑in‑class design and manufacturing capabilities, world‑class distribution networks, and customer‑first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Duravent acquired Grand Rapids‑based Hart & Cooley in 2021, a leader in the HVAC industry since 1901. The acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role

Senior Product Manager (full‑time, hybrid). Onsite expectations 2‑3 days per week at our Innovation Center in Grand Rapids, MI.

What You Will Do

Define and execute the product strategy for the High‑Efficiency product category across its full lifecycle. Lead product planning, market analysis, and cross‑functional execution to deliver profitable, differentiated solutions that meet customer needs, code requirements, and business objectives.

How You Will Do It

Lead Their Category (High Efficiency Venting)

• Category Management – complete portfolio and how it serves the relevant channels
• P&L ownership, including category margins and protecting those margins
• Technical understanding of the product and associated systems
• High knowledge of the customer – including special knowledge of key customers and how to work best with them

In-Depth Knowledge of Competitors

• In-Depth Understanding of the Customers in each channel
• Persona development and journey mapping
• Problem discovery and validation
• Voice of customer as significant driver of decision making and setting direction
• All of the above through various means, including getting out with customers

Drive Strategy and Vision of Growth

• Market projections, gap analyses, SWOT, and other tools to understand current picture and the future
• Customer and market insights
• Problem discovery and validation
• 5‑year roadmapping combined with proper business case analysis to support initiatives
• Communication of the vision through story telling and other means

Leadership & Ownership

• Drive the category through good leadership and data; make a business case for direction
• Accountability and ownership mindset
• Be able to pivot to changing markets and leadership’s POV to find solutions

Help to Drive the High Efficiency Strategic Initiative

• Initial focus on organic activities/roadmaps that drive growth in this area
• Play to win – own this important space and develop plans to be the leader
• Play a consultant role in identifying areas for M&A to augment those activitiesApply business metrics to ideas and pathways within the initiatives

Required / What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of full life‑cycle Product Management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Product Management experience in the building material product industry.
• Located within a commutable distance from our Grand Rapids, MI Facility.
• Authorized for work within the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Additional / Preferred

• Experience in High‑Efficiency Venting space is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical background with ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to a non‑technical stakeholder.
• Strong understanding of product financial metrics and ability to develop business cases and ROI analysis for new product initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with 4% match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance (variable per state)
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance plan

EEOC Statement

Duravent is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.