Director, Product Management - West Coast

Position Overview

*This role must be based in the West Coast with ability to travel up to 50%.*

We are seeking an exceptional Director, Product Management to lead innovation and product management for our $500M windows and doors business across 8 manufacturing sites in northern California, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. This strategic leadership role demands a dynamic executive who can drive product strategy, manage complex cross-functional initiatives, and deliver breakthrough innovations in a rapidly evolving building materials market.  The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a growth mindset who thrives in ambiguous environments, demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking, and possesses the mental agility to solve complex problems across multiple product lines, brands, and market channels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Product Strategy Development: Lead comprehensive product portfolio strategy across multiple brands, channels, and market segments, ensuring optimal positioning and competitive advantage
• Innovation Pipeline Management: Drive new product development from ideation through commercialization, managing a robust innovation pipeline worth $50M+ in annual revenue potential
• Market Analysis & Insights: Conduct sophisticated market research including qualitative/quantitative analysis, willingness-to-pay studies, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions
• Economic Value Modeling: Develop and execute advanced economic models to evaluate product opportunities, pricing strategies, and ROI optimization across the portfolio

Operational Excellence

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Influence and collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams across 8 production facilities
• Product Portfolio Management: Oversee product lifecycle management, rationalization initiatives, and margin optimization strategies for 200+ SKUs
• Manufacturing Integration: Partner closely with plant leadership to ensure seamless product launches, quality standards, and operational efficiency
• Performance Management: Drive key performance metrics including revenue growth, margin expansion, and market share gains

Team Leadership & Development

• Team Building: Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier product management talent while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
• Mentorship: Provide strategic guidance and career development for direct reports, building next-generation product leadership capabilities
• Stakeholder Management: Present to executive leadership, and key customers on product strategy, market opportunities, and business performance