Product Manager - Building and Construction

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Built Environment Product Manager - TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) Building and Construction is tasked with developing the market approach strategy and product lifecycle roadmap for new and existing service line(s) for Testing, Inspection and Certification services within the Building and Construction segment in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with clients and industry stakeholders to identify specific needs and develop new services that will fuel long-term business growth for the organization. Through customer feedback and industry participation, the PM will be responsible for the roadmap, overall go-to-market strategy, testing the viability of the product/service, and successfully launching the product/service within specified timelines. They will work collaboratively across all business functions necessary to launch and deliver new and existing services throughout the lifecycle. This includes working in continuous coordination with Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing, Client Services and with external stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, champion and execute new service strategies that ensure profitable growth and meets the businesses' desired goals.
• Own all product management functions, including but not limited to; product mix assessment, market share evaluation, competitive analysis, commercialization of new concepts and market acceptance of new services.
• Lead business case development for new organic growth projects
• Collaborates closely with Sales to conduct client discovery sessions and collect real-time client feedback to understand market needs, market trends, and UL's unique value proposition in the industry.
• Prioritize global service types into a product roadmaps that are aligned with the Built Environment's technology and research roadmap.
• Actively engages with trade associations, regulators, specifiers, and other industry stakeholders to identify synergies, address concerns, and share UL expertise.
• Ensure new product development remains on time and on budget.
• Evaluate, advocate for and set key product priorities in line with the business strategy and objectives.
• Understand and manage to profitability goals/metrics
• Define pricing & competitive positioning based on various regional differentiators.
• Implement market research strategies based on customer and market requirements.
• Recommends new services for development and engages with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to develop and launch new offerings. Implement the tools and processes needed to define the go to market strategy and vision for new services.
• Drive continuous improvement in Product Management by examining internal processes and identifying and executing on opportunities to streamline and create synergies throughout the business unit.
• Facilitate Sales training and support for successful product / service launches.
• Work with Cross-Functional Teams to identify initiative investment requirements and develop capital resource requests as required.
• Develop and coordinate executive presentations and de-briefings
• Work closely with Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Professional Services and Customer Service groups to develop world-class sales tools, templates, product collateral, white papers, customer case studies, and sales presentations.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, speed, innovation, excellence and fun while continuously elevating the quality and caliber of the business unit.
• This position has a hybrid schedule to Northbrook, IL.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of product management or new business development experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, related field or comparable work experience
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a global team
• Project Management certification is a plus
• Experience in building products and materials industry
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our buildings don't just shape our skylines - they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they're safe matters. We've been helping to create safer structures since 1894, bringing together more than a century of expertise with innovative new technologies to make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we're on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we're simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to - quite literally - help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.