Product Manager

Company Description

ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW, innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We are industry influencers and market leaders in our fields with high quality brands at the front of technology and enterprise. At all levels in our organisation, we are encouraged to embrace our inner entrepreneur to drive actions, focus on what matters and share ideas so that every individual can have an impact on the business. In return we are rewarded, supported in our development and given the opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Product Manager is key in driving the Concrete Business unit product range forward and support delivery of growth. You will need to assist and lead cross-functional projects in developing product strategies for the existing range of products as well as supporting initiatives to gain endorsements and approvals for new and existing ranges. You will be involved with Industry associations and engage closely with our sales team and end users.

You will support creating and implementing business plans for products, market extensions or new services, tracking the success of these and implementing strategies where we can improve. Becoming the technical expert for the product portfolio in the drywall and electrical segments within the concrete business unit.

This role would suit someone with experience in product management in a manufacturing/production environment. 

Responsibilities

• Product data management – Responsible for ensuring the data is correct and visible within our systems (Epicor, Catalogue, EDW & PIM platforms).
• Certification and approvals – Proactively seeking and securing 3rd party endorsements for existing and future products. Ensuring all legal and market led certification requirements are met.
• Portfolio management – Simplify our product portfolios across the UK and Nordic countries, eliminating non-value-add solutions and working with the market insight specialist to enhance and add new products. Owning the product roadmap of all new and existing products in the portfolio.
• Quality claims – Support Quality and Supply Chain departments in handling of any quality issues from customers and end-users.
• Translate business strategy into product strategy - work closely with the segment leads and marketing manager to understand the wider business strategy. Create and implement aligned product strategies.
• GTM Strategy - In collaboration with the rest of the marketing team and the wider business be responsible to bring to market new products, planning and executing product launches.
• Forecasting - Provide accurate forecasts to Supply Chain, with a focus on new product launches to ensure we can meet product demand. Continuous monitoring of forecasts against actual sales and adjusting the plan to suit.
• Competitor Analysis – Be ahead of market trends and competition, provide insight to stakeholders on competitor activity/pricing.
• Product Enquiries – Manage the Product Management inbox for the SPIT brand, answering all enquiries in a timely manner.
• Product Training – Ensure all internal and external sales teams understand our Value proposition for all products.
• Pricing – Work closely with the marketing manager to establish and implement pricing strategies. Manage product profitability and commercial success, owning the business case.
• Market insights - Inform stakeholders on the product and market, with a focus on key differentiators, upcoming trends and any changes in legislation.
• New Product Development- Work closely with the market insight specialist to help develop and deploy new products into the market, from concept to commercialization. Support business case preparation and prioritisation.

Qualifications

Experience and Skillset

• Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic thinker with a methodical approach to execution.