Sr. Product Manager
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Senior Product Manager
James Hardie Building Products
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure .
This position is based at our offices in Chicago's West Fulton Market District. Relocation support is available.
The expectation is that this position would be primarily in-office or at our other business locations at least 4 days per week with flexibility to work from home or remotely on occasion. Position will require moderate travel (25-35%).
An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided, as well as subsidized parking in our buildings attached garage.
The Product Management Team for the Deck & Accessories category has responsibility for the overall lifecycle, sales and financial performance of these products.These include the full line of Deck, Porch, Accessories and Adjacencies (e.g. decking substructure).
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management for the Deck & Accessories, this role will have direct responsibility for all of our fastener products within the decking product category as well as certain fasteners for the Exteriors category (e.g. AZEK Trim). These products include primarily mechanical fasteners (screws, clamps/clips, etc.) made of metal or plastic composites, as well as the tools or systems used for installing these fasteners.
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the creation of a product roadmap, market/competitive research and analysis, new product development and testing, technical support, supplier management (co-owned with our Sourcing Team), pricing/profitability analysis and product rationalization. The Product Manager is ultimately the subject matter expert for their category and responsible for the financial results of the product line and must ensure that the product line is meeting the goals of the company. The Product Management team members are also advocates for our customers and continually find ways to add value to all stakeholders responsible for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, sales and installation of the product.
AZEK does not directly manufacture any of the fasteners that we sell today. However, we do play a direct, leading role in the product development process from concept, product definition, design/engineering, development and testing. Therefore, this position works primarily with key supplier-partners, outside engineering/design resources and AZEK's Legal (IP), Sourcing and R&D/Applications organizations to drive the development and testing of these products. The Product Manager also works cross-functionally to successfully launch new products to the market and manages the complete life-cycle of existing products.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping to drive sales growth and gross margin improvement of our products. This candidate should be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, focus on the technical and other details and drive cross-functional execution for the category while also understanding and engaging at the strategic level as well. Finally, the candidate will also display a strong commitment to our Core Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with the Product Management, Sales, Sourcing and overall business leadership teams to develop a successful product and business strategy for the assigned products, including a multi-generational product roadmap.
Lead the execution of that strategy for the Fasteners product category. This includes engaging cross-functionally across all aspects of product development and on-going product management (product development, manufacturing, logistics, quality, code compliance, applications testing, marketing, sales, customer service, demand forecasting, reporting and analysis, margin improvement, pricing and promotions, including event support).
Engage with and effectively lead/manage outside engineering, product design, development, testing and other technical service providers and suppliers as applicable. Conduct regular business and project reviews with suppliers.
Conduct regular and ad-hoc analysis of product line performance (sales trends, regional and geographic customer analysis, revenue, margin and other basic financial and performance metrics). Conduct monthly business reviews using that information and analysis combined with on-going market and competitive analysis.
Become the subject matter expert within the product category for the business and provide input and support to the Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and SIOP/Supply Chain teams.
Conduct regular product data audits/maintenance, product costing and pricing support.
Help to develop (and occasionally deliver) training programs to be used to educate the sales team, distributors, dealers and contractors on the features, benefits and applications of our products.
Partner with the Product Marketing team to update all sales, marketing and technical collateral including product literature, sample materials, displays, sales presentations and collateral, product databases, installation guides and installation videos, technical data sheets and AIA presentations.
Work with our Technical Services and Installation/Applications teams to develop and conduct product qualification testing, installation and other field tests and of new and existing products.
Identify and evaluate new and emerging fastener technologies to determine potential product, strategic and business fit.
Position Qualifications:
Team/Cultural Fit: Self-motivated, hard-working, intellectually curious, willing and happy to roll-up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, driven to succeed individually but also as a team (e.g. help yourself and help others), ability to figure out how to get things done without “ownership” of resources or organizational power.Ability to make and hit commitments and deadlines. Responsive to changing business priorities or short-term business needs without losing focus on what's most important for the long term.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in product design, mechanical engineering or a related field; MBA desired.Equivalent work experience, aptitude and a strong track record of success in technical and product development roles would also be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
Skills: Strong project management skills, cross-functional coordination and communication, financial/analytical acumen, customer orientation, strategic and execution mindset. Strong computer skills to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ad-hoc reporting tools. Technical engineering and design software skills strongly preferred (e.g. Solidworks).
Experience: 7+ years in Product Design, Engineering, Product Management or demonstrated experience over a longer time frame and across other business functions that are directly related to the core responsibilities of the position (e.g. Project management, operations, marketing). Direct experience with management of tangible products such as building materials is a plus. Experience with ERP software tools is a plus.
Compensation for roles at James Hardie varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role is $140,000 to $150,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.
The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure . With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we're united by our purpose of
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Following The AZEK Company's acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.
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Product Manager - Interior & Exterior
Product manager job in Lincolnwood, IL
Trim-Tex is seeking a Product Manager - Interior & Exterior to lead the development, launch, and lifecycle of our innovative products. This role requires an independent, self-starting professional with a serious and sincere approach to driving product success. The ideal candidate will think quickly and accurately, balancing strategic vision with thorough execution. With a driving, multi-dimensional mindset, this team member will align customer needs with business objectives while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure success.
What We Need:
Develop and implement product roadmaps that align with company objectives.
Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs, translating insights into strategic actions.
Ensure projects stay on track by managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.
Support sales teams with accurate tools and training to effectively communicate product value.
Define KPIs, monitor product performance, and implement continuous improvements with a sharp attention to detail.
Present ideas, strategies, and data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, product management or related field.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile methodologies
Proficient in analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated expertise in project management
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What We Offer:
Great people, learning and development culture!
Base salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 - depending on experience and capabilities
Bonus potential
Outstanding benefits including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Wellness Programs
Two 401(k) programs (straight contribution and matching)
Abundant paid time off, holidays, and an annual volunteer day
Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
And much more…
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of Trim-Tex's product portfolio!
Product Manager
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
About Our Client
Our client is a respected leader in healthcare, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and transforming the way care is delivered. They focus on developing practical solutions that support healthcare professionals, streamline operations, and help patients receive better, more coordinated care across every stage of their health journey.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Product Manager to join our client's growing product team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for healthcare products that drive measurable impact in clinical and operational performance. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, customer empathy, and strong execution to bring high-quality, compliant healthcare solutions to market.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Conduct market and user research to identify customer needs, competitive trends, and new opportunities in the healthcare space.
Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, clinical, and operations, to deliver innovative and compliant solutions.
Develop and prioritize product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Monitor product performance, analyze data, and iterate based on insights and feedback.
Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, HL7/FHIR).
Support go-to-market activities, including product positioning, launch planning, and stakeholder communication.
Serve as the voice of the customer, ensuring that solutions meet real-world clinical and business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
2-4 years of experience in product management, ideally within healthcare technology, digital health, or medical devices.
Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience using data to drive decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, compliance requirements, and data interoperability standards.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end product lifecycles in agile environments.
The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes
pride in maintaining a
diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Senior Digital Product Manager (Level 4)
Product manager job in Oak Brook, IL
Immediate need for a talented Senior Digital Product Manager (Level 4). This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Oak Brook, IL(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:25-93709
Pay Range: $120000 - $160000/annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for incubating, developing and commercializing new innovative products that improve and positively impact radiologist workflow and workload. Develop and drive the product vision, strategy and roadmap to create value for RSNA and its customers, working with stakeholders. Build innovative value propositions for customers.
The product development and engineering shall mostly be outsourced to our external partners. Work with external partners to build full solutions, products to market.
Own continuous communications with internal, external stakeholders, product team. Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure outputs at each stage of the product lifecycle aligns to stakeholder vision. This includes gathering and incorporating feedback as needed.
Own, manage and execute entire product lifecycle from vision to concept to proof-of-concept to pilot and launch at scale, including making recommendations related to product enhancements, product extensions, or discontinuing products, as appropriate. Improve the product during the different stages through data analysis and manage value realization throughout the product lifecycle.
Be the GM of the product, will have commercial responsibility around Product Launch and Product Lifecycle, including effective pricing, forecasting, promotion, in collaboration with the different teams. Own business and financial data gathering and analysis using a Framework, working with other team members and partners. Build business cases and pricing for new products and new features.
Make judgment trade-offs between features and speed-to-launch. Own use case prioritization, feature definition, market research, customer discovery and validation
Lead the design, execution, and analysis of market research, including surveys and focus groups. Synthesize findings for vetting new initiatives to determine product strategy and make recommendations to leadership. Translate insights into actionable product plans. Maintain understanding of current and future needs, trends and competitive landscape.
Manage day-to-day product activities, including identifying, defining, and tracking KPIs, and work cross-functionally to strategize and course correct as needed. Define success metrics, measure and assess them to draw actionable conclusions (adjust course or accelerate progress)
Translates user needs into product development by managing the product backlog, make day-to-day decisions for working team. Define digital product specifications and ensure that team knows with accurate detail what they are expected to build and deliver
Establish user story acceptance criteria and is responsible for final decision on scope and content at the team level. Support testing via market leading testing strategies [A/B testing] and debrief results to team, leadership
Lead problem solving workshops. Spearhead initiatives and work closely with members of product team as well as other teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, internal, external stakeholders.
Please note- This is a start-up organization, venture under the non-profit.
[For remote, you must be available to answer emails, chats, and phone calls, and to perform all duties, as required to meet job requirements and the requirements of all onsite employees. A stable internet connection and quiet office space is a must]
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Skills-Digital Product Management
Experience with healthcare, digital Health or Radiology & Imaging Platforms
Experience launching AI/ML-based products
BS/MS degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering or Business degree.
5+ years relevant work experience (3-4 years of continuous digital product management recent experience needed)
2 years of professional experience with healthcare, or health technology products.
1 - 2 years of Product Management experience in launching AI/ML-based products; working with leading AI vendors
Ability to identify unmet customer needs, develop product roadmaps, and implement new strategies
Strategic thinker with the ability to align customer use cases with technological solutions and envision end-to-end experiences
Experience in managing strategic relationships with third-party vendors. Experience working with external partners
Managed innovative product development and execution, demonstrated a general curiosity and drive for building bold products with great user experience.
Proven track record doing and managing commercial products through the entire product lifecycle at an experienced level. Strong organizational, product management, product development and execution skills
Business acumen, including the ability to create and track financial forecasts
Skilled multi-tasker with ability to work through ambiguity
Proven ability influencing stakeholders, executing product priorities, and driving results
Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to identify the most important things amongst many important things
Strong interpersonal skills, oral, written, and listening communication skills with stakeholders
Solid understanding of Agile and Design Thinking methodologies for rapid product iteration and experimentation
Able to distill complicated ideas into the right number of words. A natural passion for the product, adept at selling through compelling narratives
Mastery in researching, gathering, drafting, and translating requirements between stakeholders, design, content, and engineering counterparts
Strong exposure to AI
Ability to Design User Acceptance Testing plans, and lead that effort with the team
Ability to train internal departments on new product launches through documentation and demos
Ability to assess ongoing product performance and enhancement opportunities
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a cross-functional environment. Ability to use strategic thinking, good judgement and problem-solving to support the RSNA mission
Competent in Excel, and PowerPoint.
Note-Onsite / Hybrid in Oak Brook, IL
Remote in MST/CST locations (travel onsite/client location 10-15% of work time)
Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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Marketing & Brand Manager
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Onsite | Chicago, IL
Full-Time | $90,000-$100,000
A high-growth commercial real estate investment firm is seeking a Marketing & Brand Manager to lead company-wide marketing initiatives, elevate brand presence, and drive digital strategy. This is an onsite role supporting a fast-paced team of brokers and analysts, offering the opportunity to build modern marketing infrastructure and shape the firm's long-term brand identity.
About the Role
The Marketing & Brand Manager will oversee all marketing projects, manage workflows, and partner closely with brokerage teams to deliver high-impact collateral and campaigns. This role combines strong project management with hands-on digital marketing, content development, and brand strategy.
This is an ideal opportunity for a marketing professional who is highly organized, creative, data-informed, and excited to build and scale a modern marketing function.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Leadership & Project Management
Own and prioritize all firm-wide marketing projects (approx. 70% internal needs, 30% broker support).
Manage the weekly marketing pipeline, ensuring timely execution of e-blasts, listing materials, and digital assets.
Collaborate with brokers to understand project requirements and delegate design tasks effectively.
Lead and mentor a Graphic Designer, providing guidance, feedback, and structure.
Brand & Content Development
Maintain and evolve the firm's brand identity, voice, and visual standards.
Develop marketing collateral including brochures, client decks, one-pagers, and digital assets.
Oversee updates to website copy, imagery, and content (no coding required).
Digital Strategy & Analytics
Build the foundation for SEO, analytics, and digital audience growth.
Implement and manage digital tools including RevereCRE and analytics platforms.
Track campaign performance and provide insights to leadership.
Identify opportunities to strengthen visibility, lead flow, and online presence.
Marketing Operations
Maintain marketing systems, databases, and campaign workflows.
Partner with third-party web developers as needed for updates or enhancements.
Ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across all marketing outputs.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of marketing experience, ideally in professional services, real estate, or related industries.
Strong project management skills with experience owning deadlines and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in marketing design tools and the ability to provide creative direction.
Experience with SEO, analytics, website management, or digital campaign strategy.
Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a direct report.
Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
High-agency, proactive, and able to work autonomously.
Product Manager (Must be from Airlines Industry)
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Role : Product Manager
Type : Contract W2
Job Description-
The Sr. Product Manager is customer focused and technology savvy with a supply chain background. The role will solve complex, cutting-edge problems and lead a team that gets things done. The Sr. Product Manager will assume end-to-end accountability for a technical product with a high degree of ownership over critical features and the customer experience. This role is inherently cross-functional and will work closely with business partners, UX design, operations, IT, and executive teams to envision, develop and launch innovative products. The Sr. Product Manager is both creative and highly analytical, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love.
Build an end to end understanding of the current Supply Chain ecosystem.
Be a passionate advocate for the customer. Be a subject matter expert on competitors, products and industry needs.
Provide strong thought leadership and influence key stakeholders towards company goals.
Understand and articulate business needs, conduct on-going business research, leverage internal knowledge and expertise, and prioritize functional requirements.
Conceptualize the needs of the business and build the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and requirements; as well as ensure we sustain, build adoption, focus on project management results, and communicate effectively:
-Product Vision: Define the product vision in alignment with rhythm of business (i.e. annual planning, 3 year planning, etc.).
Use knowledge of the industry to ensure the platform stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
-Strategy, roadmap, and requirements: Develop the product roadmap by defining both long term strategy and short term plans to achieve the product vision and deliver business results. Assess the needs, opportunities, and pain points for the platform within the evolving systems landscape.
Manage a cross-functional process for prioritizing, delivering and launching major product releases and incorporating enhancement requests to existing features. Deliver in a consistent cadence of releases. Translate customer needs into product requirements.
-Sustain: Ensure consistent execution of product lifecycle processes from concept to launch and beyond. Be the internal and external authority and advocate for your given area of focus.
-Adoption: Readiness planning starts when the project is conceived. Communicate and coordinate launch across all organizations including business and Technology teams. Pre-coordinate with adopting teams. Define, deliver (or update) readiness materials, FAQs, etc. as required to support launch.
-Project management results: Define both long strategy and short term plans to achieve the product vision and deliver business results. Manages the coordination of activities into a single product release with consideration of schedule, risk management, escalation of issues, balances tradeoffs, etc.
-Communications: Both facilitate and develop content for meetings up to the VP level landing the appropriate message for the audience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering, science, math or related field.
MS or MBA preferred.
7-10+ years of progressive roles in product management.
5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management or industrial supply distribution
Solid proven track record of driving multiple initiatives simultaneously; preferably within a large organization.
Experience with building, managing, growing and developing a product management team.
Demonstrated expertise within industrial distribution.
A track record of successfully managing products through entire life cycle from inception to launch.
A track record of delivering business results and managing a product or product line P&L.
Senior Manager New Products
Product manager job in Willowbrook, IL
About the Role
We're seeking a highly visible and strategic Senior Manager, New Products, to lead supply strategies supporting new product launches and promotional food events (PFEs). This hands-on role drives cross-functional projects and collaborates closely with product teams to align supply strategies with company priorities and project management best practices. As a key member of our Supply Chain leadership team, you'll serve as a strategic business partner, strengthening relationships across internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement across national and regional promotions.
What You'll Do
Build and foster relationships with internal partners (Marketing, Culinary, Operations, Business & Consumer Insights) and third-party vendors.
Present strategic supply plans and updates to senior leadership.
Lead the team in developing supply strategies, project plans, deliverables, and performance metrics.
Plan, execute, and finalize projects within established timelines and budgets.
Coach and develop team members to strengthen supply chain excellence.
What You Bring
Proven experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within food service, retail, or consumer goods industries.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated record of driving continuous improvement and achieving measurable results.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business preferred.
PMP Certification is a plus.
5-7 years experience in food manufacturing, food commercialization or food service industry.
You'll Thrive Here If….
You're energized by collaboration and enjoy partnering across teams to deliver shared success.
You bring a strategic mindset but aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves when execution calls for it.
You're a strong communicator who values transparency and proactive problem-solving.
You're passionate about continuous improvement and take pride in finding better, smarter ways to operate.
You care deeply about building relationships - with colleagues, partners, and our client.
Why Join Us
At McClement, we take pride in delivering excellence, innovation, and partnership in every project. As a senior member of our Supply Chain team, you'll have the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, influence national strategy, and collaborate with industry-leading partners. Apply today to help us shape the future of supply chain excellence.
As part of the application process, please complete this short assessment:
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Senior Product Manager
Product manager job in McHenry, IL
The Brakes Senior Product Manager will own the end-to-end lifecycle of Rotor and Friction products in the Braking portfolio. The Brakes Senior Product Manager will also be instrumental in coordinating the Engineering/technical and administrative work required to launch new programs.
Job Duties:
Drive the NPI process and manage coverage and feature differentiation across different sales channels
Product lifecycle management and Strategic Product planning for Brake rotors, drums and friction
Develop and execute standard operating principles for new product introduction
Drive a solution set across development teams (primarily Development/Engineering, and Marketing Communications) to define a go-to-market strategy
Identify initial planning requirements based on customer needs and support customer RFQ process
Ensure that all product data is accurately entered in ERP systems (Oracle)
Work with internal data management teams to ensure correct product data is published
Work with suppliers and manufacturing locations to source and develop components needed for product line
Cross train team members in Sales, Customer Service, Forecasting, Planning, Finance etc on Product attributes
Collaborates with Catalog team to provide timely inputs to OE sample review driving “new or carry-up” decisions.
Collaborates with Plants and Engineering support offices for part-to-print and print-to-print drawing reviews.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Engineering Degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)
Good understanding of automotive braking systems
Familiarity with a multi-step approval process used to design, develop and launch products
Experience reverse engineering components for aftermarket development
Familiarity with Solidworks or similar CAD programs a plus
Intermediate/advanced proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
Familiarity with industry process and quality methodologies such as APQP, DFMEA, FMEA
Proficiency in project management skills and tools
Strong analytical skill sets including problem solving techniques such as Fishbone, 5-Why
Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with remote/global colleagues in different time zones
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Senior Product Manager
Product manager job in Woodridge, IL
Battery & Automotive Product Management
Own product strategy and lifecycle management for battery systems and IoT-enabled solutions used in xEV, motive, and industrial mobility markets.
Translate xEV customer requirements into detailed battery and BMS specifications, including safety, performance, durability, telematics, and diagnostic expectations.
Ensure products meet automotive-grade qualification standards (ISO 26262, UN 38.3, UL/IEC standards, functional safety frameworks, etc.).
Lead product definition for BMS features, SOC/SOH algorithms, data logging, error handling, custom functions/features, and communication requirements.
Work directly with OEMs and integrators to understand vehicle-level architecture and use cases, charging requirements, and integration constraints
Connectivity, IoT, and Vehicle Communication
Define and evolve connectivity requirements including CAN, CANopen, J1939, UDS, LIN, BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular, and cloud integration.
Guide development of telematics functionality such as remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, OTA firmware updates, and cloud analytics.
Collaborate with software and firmware teams to ensure IoT and communication features are implemented, tested, and validated to customer expectations.
Execution & Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as product owner for global engineering teams (hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, quality, and test).
Drive coordinated execution with manufacturing facilities across regions to ensure product readiness, cost targets, quality, and scalability.
Review and approve engineering deliverables including DFMEAs, PFMEAs, system architectures, test plans, and validation results.
Work with field application engineers and customer-facing teams to resolve integration challenges and market-specific issues.
Customer & Market Insight
Develop deep understanding of xEV, and mobility ecosystems including regulatory trends, OEM requirements, competitive landscape, and technology roadmaps.
Conduct customer interviews, field visits, and market research to validate problem statements, gather feedback, and refine product direction.
Support business development and sales teams as the technical and product expert for RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, customer presentations, and platform roadmap discussions.
Portfolio & Ecosystem Ownership
Define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap for standard batteries, connected battery systems, accessories, service tools, data portals, and platform components.
Evaluate which products/features to enhance, maintain, or retire based on customer feedback, cost/performance, and alignment with company strategy.
Define pricing strategies and ROI analyses to support investment decisions.
Leadership
Lead and mentor application engineers, product specialists, and service technicians where needed.
Build strong relationships across global engineering, operations, and supplier networks to drive alignment and execution.
Qualifications:
BS in Engineering
7+ years of product management or engineering experience in automotive, xEV, mobility, or related battery-powered industries.
Proven experience defining and launching battery systems, BMS-controlled products, or IoT-connected hardware.
Strong technical understanding of CAN, J1939, CANopen, UDS diagnostics, telematics systems, embedded firmware, and system integration.
Experience with automotive standards, homologation requirements, and functional safety practices (ISO 26262 strongly preferred).
Knowledge of large-format battery systems, power electronics, chargers, and vehicle integration.
Experience with requirements management tools, agile development, and product lifecycle management.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence across global teams
Product Analyst
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Our client is seeking a Product Analyst to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Perform daily rebalancing of portfolios to account for Tax Loss Harvesting requests
Participate in daily rebalancing of portfolios via model updates, cash flows and investment objective changes
Perform daily portfolio drift analysis and trade executions
Ensure compliance and adherence to appropriate procedural documentation
Desired Skills/Experience:
Possess technical skills and systems knowledge with an aptitude to quickly learn new trading applications
Highly thorough when carrying out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
Ability to efficiently prioritized time sensitive tasks and escalate as necessary
Composed demeanor in high stress situations
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate challenges and opportunities to senior management
Goal orientated with the drive to follow improvements through to resolution
Ability to partner with the technology and operational support teams to make improvements
In-depth industry knowledge
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
The approximate pay range for this position is between $75.00 and $85.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
Vice President of Product Certification and Laboratory Services
Product manager job in Lisle, IL
About the Role
We're seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to serve as Vice President of Product Certification and Laboratory Services, overseeing critical programs that ensure quality, compliance, third-party independence, and innovation in the water industry. In this executive role, you'll guide the strategic direction and operational performance of Product Certification and Laboratory Services, working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to deliver excellence and value for our members and customers. You'll lead high-performing teams, maintain rigorous standards, and champion initiatives that strengthen trust and competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for Product Certification and Laboratory Services, shaping strategic plans and driving operational excellence.
Lead and mentor departmental managers and teams, fostering collaboration, engagement, and professional development.
Oversee budgets, performance metrics, and compliance with ANSI, ISO, and Canadian standards; ensure programs maintain required accreditations.
Develop and implement business strategies to enhance service offerings, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.
Build strong relationships with internal teams, boards, clients, and external agencies; represent WQA in relevant committees and task groups.
Ensure effective training programs, database and management systems, and process improvements to optimize quality, efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain robust certification and laboratory operations, including subcontractor oversight.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) required
Master's in Business Administration or related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years managing professional staff development programs and leading teams.
Minimum 5 years in product testing and/or certification.
Experience with global sales and development strategy preferred.
Certifications: Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred.
Technical Knowledge:
Familiarity with NSF/ANSI standards and industry standards for drinking water treatment
units, components, and chemicals.
Understanding of ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and CAN P 1500.
Skills:
Strong project and operations management background.
Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and foster collaboration across teams.
Personal Attributes: Passion for learning and credibility in representing WQA within the water industry.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to implement industry standards, lead mission-critical departments, and make a measurable impact on product integrity and customer trust. If you thrive on precision, leadership, and strategic innovation, we want to hear from you.
Regional Product Manager
Product manager job in Schaumburg, IL
About The Company:
About Private Client Select Insurance Services, LLC (PCS): PCS is one of the largest high net worth managing general underwriters in the market today. With a sole focus on families with $5m or more in assets, PCS provides complex insurance policies for individuals with complex needs. PCS offers property and casualty personal insurance solutions and risk management services that meet the unique and complex needs of High-Net-Worth clients. We understand their passions and are committed to preserving the life that they have built.
PCS employs approximately four hundred staff members. The company has offices in New York, NY, St. Petersburg, FL, and Schaumburg, IL. PCS has a geographically diverse workforce and supports hybrid business-based flexibility.
Job Summary:
This role develops and implements strategies to maximize profitability and growth for all product lines in assigned regional areas of the United States. 'Product Line' refers to coverage for specific risks (i.e. Homeowners, Automobile, Excess, etc.). The role serves as a technical expert for product pricing, contractual forms, and underwriting appetite. The position manages the product lines to established regional & countrywide objectives, makes decisions in response to market conditions and provides product & region-specific training within and outside the respective division. This position is accountable for the overall performance of their Region and Product Lines and reports to the assigned Product Head.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive consistent underwriting excellence across their respective PCS products, by assisting in establishing and ensuring adherence to risk appetite, underwriting standards and guidelines.
Develop and ensure rating and pricing adequacy for the assigned product(s). Make necessary adjustments to ensure profitability. Responsible for monitoring catastrophe/aggregate management strategies.
Create and implement a rate and filing plan for the assigned product(s).
Execute portfolio management strategies and direct strategic underwriting decisions to ensure financial and underwriting objectives are achieved.
Monitor emerging risks and trends. Develop product pricing strategies to address risks. Introduce new and enhanced coverages as appropriate.
Responsible for developing and implementing profitability and growth strategies in support of financial goals.
Responsible for implementing new products and ensuring PCS remains competitive on risks that meet pricing and underwriting standards. Recommend new markets, products, services, and tools to support business needs.
Ensures that appropriate guardrails are in place for the business. This includes adherence to Legal, Compliance, Risk and Audit's governance framework.
Assist with audits, quality reviews, and peer reviews, including implementation of action steps to improve underwriting results. Implement governance strategies.
Implement tactics to ensure operational efficiencies that support business goals and strategies.
Drive growth and profitability while working with various stakeholders to develop and implement market specific strategies aimed at supporting the entire portfolio.
Support ongoing Business Improvement Projects through programs and initiatives to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal underwriting, distribution, IT, and operations teams in order to provide excellent customer focus that understands and meets client's needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
5+ years Product Management experience in Personal Insurance.
Bachelor's degree in Math/Actuarial Science, Economics or Finance. Advanced degree preferred.
Strong analytical skills with advanced experience with Excel, SQL and database management.
Strong project management, and project execution skills, with proven ability to deliver key projects and programs on time and on budget.
Demonstrated success with developing and improving product pricing models to improve price segmentation.
Strong communication skills including the ability to develop and present clear and concise analysis and recommendations to senior management.
Advanced experience with SQL and/or R Programming.
Strong business acumen with a proven track record of making sound judgments backed by strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative.
Action Oriented - enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome resistance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary.
Location preference: The ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commuting distance of a PCS office to support regular on-site presence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
PCS values and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of PCS not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
Senior Associate Brand Manager
Product manager job in Evanston, IL
Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven dairy brand that's loved across the globe! This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an iconic brand in North America, working on high-visibility initiatives that connect marketing strategy to real business results.
What You'll Do:
Support development and execution of short- and long-term brand strategy
Lead monthly business tracking processes, translating data into actionable insights on market share, revenue trends, and competitive performance
Drive customer and shopper marketing strategies, including eCommerce and digital marketing initiatives
Manage portfolio strategy, assortment optimization, and demand forecasting
Partner with the innovation team to guide new product launches and support sell-in to customers
Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, and Innovation
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), brand management, or marketing
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Financial acumen and P&L understanding
Creative problem solver with excellent project management and organizational skills
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Proactive, action-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-growing, evolving organization
Why You'll Love This Role:
Influence the growth of an iconic dairy brand in North America
Collaborate in a purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Opportunity for career development and advancement
Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work options
Product Development Manager
Product manager job in West Chicago, IL
About Alton
ALTON Industry Ltd Group is one of the leading providers of consumer and commercial vacuums and air compressors, along with floor care and other programs globally. Employing over 1,500 people, with operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, we develop and manufacture high-performance products for multiple markets. Our products can be found in every major retailer throughout the world. We build for some of the best private brands in the industry, including licensed programs, and the company has experienced significant growth. We are searching for talented individuals to join the team based in our West Chicago, IL office.
Position Summary
The Product Development Manager will play a key role in driving short and long term product and category growth, with a focus on new product development and innovation. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, analyzing consumer and market trends, conducting market research, building business cases, and guiding the creation of products with the right features and specifications to meet customer needs. The Product Development Manager will work closely with global teams, suppliers, customers, and license partners to align product strategies with business objectives and deliver innovation across categories.
Responsibilities
Category and Roadmap Development
Develop and maintain product and category roadmaps with focus on near-term growth and long-term opportunities.
Drive new product development and innovation, identifying features, specifications, and technologies that create impactful products.
Conduct market research and business case development to for new product and category opportunities.
Brand and Growth Strategy
Support brand growth by helping expand categories and ensuring products are well positioned in the market
Monitor competitors and consumer trends to identify areas where Alton can expand or differentiate.
Market and Consumer Insights
Stay current on consumer behavior, product trends, and competitive landscapes across global regions.
Work with suppliers, customers, and sales teams to validate new product concepts and categories.
Turn customer and market insights into practical product opportunities.
Ecommerce and Digital Platforms
Stay current on ecommerce product trends across platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Lowe's, and TikTok Shop.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with international teams, operations, engineering, and sales to keep new product initiatives on track and aligned with corporate objectives.
Collaborate with license partners and customers on new product development and category direction.
Support & develop presentations for new category concepts, business cases, and growth strategies.
Travel
Some domestic and international travel required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
5-10 years of experience in product development, product management, or category management, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Background in consumer products, hardware, tools or adjacent categories preferred.
Experience building business cases and shaping product and category strategy.
Experience conducting market research and assessing opportunities and competitive landscapes.
Familiarity with ecommerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Lowe's, TikTok Shop, etc.) a plus.
Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead cross-functional projects.
Experience working with international teams and customers across global regions.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management and market analysis tools preferred.
eCommerce Product Director
Product manager job in Waukegan, IL
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Drive the future of Uline's digital experience. Bring your vision and experience to enhance our eCommerce platforms and shape how customers connect with Uline. You will guide a high-impact team and collaborate companywide to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.
Position Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of eCommerce managers and supervisors, building a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
Partner with IT, Creative, Marketing, Customer Service and Merchandising to deliver seamless, customer-focused digital solutions.
Oversee key website and mobile functions, including site navigation, search, account registration and internal customer support tools.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technology to ensure Uline's platforms remain efficient and user-friendly.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of eCommerce or digital experience with a strong track record of leadership.
Background in B2B digital platforms is preferred.
Skilled communicator, critical thinker and problem solver who inspires teams and drives results.
Benefits
Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
Multiple bonus programs.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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Pricing Manager - Auto Insurance
Product manager job in Mount Prospect, IL
American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC), a fast-growing, A+ (Superior) rated non-standard auto insurer doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and with a license in Ohio, is seeking an experienced, proven, detail-oriented Pricing Manager. This role will focus on achieving favorable results, handling regulatory filings, developing state-specific program enhancements, and effectuating the development of competitive product strategies. The ideal candidate has favorable experience in insurance product management, strong technical/math skills and enjoys working collaboratively across departments.
Your Responsibilities
Manage an assigned auto insurance state(s), ensuring profitability, compliance, and competitiveness when appropriate.
Align product goals with company objectives and strengths, regulatory requirements, and profitability targets.
Collaborate with Marketing, Underwriting, Claims, IT, Legal, vendors, etc. to design, price, and implement product features and to support day-to-day operations.
Maintain effective regulatory relations, prepare and submit product and rate filings via SERFF and overall communicate successfully with insurance departments.
Monitor and evaluate product performance metrics (loss ratios, retention, premium growth, etc.) and recommend and implement approved adjustments to improve results.
Conduct competitor and market analysis including securing agent input to identify trends, pricing opportunities, product enhancements, etc. and incorporate into actionable product advancements.
Develop strong knowledge of and ensure compliance with state requirements and effectively respond to regulatory inquiries.
Contribute and reply to audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations as a subject-matter expert. Review criticisms and areas reviewed in other insurance carrier Market Conduct Exam reports and ensure AFIC is in compliance with all potential exposures.
Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify opportunities for new products, coverages, and enhancements.
Initiate, lead and/or support projects and initiatives that enhance product development, operations, and/or performance.
Explore and assess new opportunities to potentially include small commercial automobile coverage, telematics, a new jurisdiction, rideshare, and/or other emerging trends.
Address other significant company projects.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Economics or related field required, MBA preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of Product/Pricing Management or related experience, preferably with a focus on automobile insurance
Excellent quantitative and communication skills
Strong knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Working knowledge of insurance rate filings and rules
Regular user of AI tools with demonstrated capability to generate actionable ideas for integrating AI into product management processes and product development strategies
Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with product management tools or regulatory filing systems (e.g., SERFF) is a plus
Why AFIC?
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary
401(k) with up to 6% company match
Health & Wellness
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans (PPO, HMO, HSA)
Dental, vision, and telemedicine
Life & disability insurance
Growth & Stability
13 consecutive years of premium growth
Over 25 years of annual profitability
A+ rated “Superior” by A.M. Best, the most respected rating agency of insurance companies
Expansion across 5+ states
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid schedule
Paid time off and holidays
Regular 8 AM - 5 PM hours
Culture
Business casual dress
Friendly, collaborative workplace
Company-paid lunches, events, and recognition programs
Director Merchandising for Retail
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Role: Director Merchandising for Retail
Leading Business Operations for Retail Grocery Merchandising
›Manage and guide the team of item specialists, pricing analysts, category analysts and floor planners/planogram analysts that provide supply chain planning business services to our retail customers around Item & Supplier Setup, Pricing & Promotions Management, Planogram & Floor Plan Maintenance.
›Responsible for the merchandising team meeting and exceeding KPIs such as on time performance and accuracy around item & supplier onboarding, planograms & floor plan design & changes as well as price and promotion changes.
›Work with customer leadership across merchandising, planning, supply chain and store operations to drive improvements in the category management processes
›Lead and mentor the team to identify and execute continuous improvements across process, people and technology that drive efficiency and improvements to business KPIs
›Work with team leads to project workload impact of upcoming seasonality and help plan/ manage workload effectively to meet customer needs.
›Participate in customer senior leadership team meetings to provide an update on performance for merchandising functions, understand customer strategic priorities and implications for the merchandising function and translate that into actions for the merchandising teams.
Business Consulting
›Provide thought leadership around best practices in category management for grocery retail.
›Proactively work with sales teams for category management opportunities to define the solution and effectively position capabilities in this area.
›Interface with industry analysts to detail our capabilities and experience in category management.
›Collaborate with other functions within to conceptualize category management offerings.
Qualifications:
Must Have
›Strong experience in retail category management functions, specifically around supplier and item onboarding, space & range/assortment and pricing/promotions processes
›Familiarity with DSD processes
›Ability to work with senior customer leadership to report on performance and collaborate on upcoming events/initiatives
›Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, self-starter
›Extremely strong communication & interpersonal skills to work effectively with customer leadership and various departments to drive issue resolution, reach agreements, and collaborate on strategic initiatives
›Ability to create impactful presentations to articulate key messages to internal and customer leadership
Good to Have
›Retail Merchandising consulting experience
›Experience working with and managing globally distributed diverse teams
›Knowledge of any of the leading merch solutions including BY, SAP, Oracle, Symphony, Relex, etc.
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree/MBA
Planning Manager
Product manager job in Kenosha, WI
About the Company
The Manager, Demand/Supply Planning is responsible for the full business and/or technical development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation and support of the ERP functions. This position will demonstrate expertise in design, delivery, business, technical leadership and validation of Demand/Supply Plan and functional capability of the Demand/Supply planning Systems and processes.
About the Role
The position will work extensively within the Operations Organization and Supply Chain teams to develop a viable, executable demand & supply plan. This will include a demonstrated understanding of the Demand and Supply Planning Process and output validation to ensure optimized component and raw material requirements.
Responsibilities
Owns and drives execution of the business and technical aspects of the Demand/Supply planning process and component availability. Works in matrixed environment and collaborates with purchasing and warehouse teams.
Develop, implement, and manage methodologies to support finished goods/non-finished goods planning requirements including a robust safety stock tool and an effective EOQ plan for cost effective raw material planning and procurement
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT to develop and implement planning methodologies driving and maximizing demand/supply planning and availability
Provide leadership and supervision to the direct and indirect team that is developing and supporting Production Planning and Scheduling
Qualifications
Required Degree: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and specifically Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other technology related field for the Technology lead.
Preferred Degree: Master's degree, MBA preferred
Certificate(s):
Experience: Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated business or technical background
Required Skills
Detailed knowledge and exposure to Forecasting, Sales & Operational Planning systems and Tools, Enterprise Planning Systems and Material Requirement Planning
Experience with hands on Demand/Supply planning and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Proven track record to work independently and collaboratively with a cross functional team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proven ability to meet deadlines timely and to accurately complete activities
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with business and technical audiences
Demonstrate strong leadership, including leading teams, cross functional teams, and matrixed teams
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed operating environment
Preferred Skills
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to lead in a matrixed organization
Proven project management skills and ability to manage/balance time against multiple tasks/priorities
Strong critical thinking skills and proven ability to work through complex issues and problems
Strong business acumen and organization agility required to drive results at all levels of the organization
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent organization skills
Self-motivated and has strong sense of urgency
Excellent computer skills including being proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced analytics and reporting skills.
This job is performed under direct supervision and within the guidelines of authorized company policies, programs, procedures, budgets, laws, and business ethics.
This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and departmental objectives; and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties.
Procurement Category Manager
Product manager job in Lisle, IL
International is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead the strategic direction and execution of the transmission category across our global product lines. This role is central to shaping supplier partnerships, driving cost optimization, and advancing sustainability initiatives that align with group objectives.
We are looking for a leader with deep industry knowledge and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level. You will make an impact by building innovative supplier relationships, transforming processes, and driving long-term value creation. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, legal, and quality teams to mitigate supply risks, enhance product performance, and ensure compliance with international trade, environmental, and ethical sourcing standards.
Take the next step in your career and Apply Here!
An ideal candidate will have 8+ years of procurement experience in automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing, proven success in category strategy development and execution, strong executive presence, advanced analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Power BI or Excel and use of CoPilot, experience with sustainability programs and regulatory compliance, excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills. Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
Additional Requirements: Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Assistant Product Manager - Merchandising
Product manager job in Chicago, IL
Note: This position is part of the Merchandising and Product Development team and focuses on physical product assortment and retail strategy - not digital or IT product management.
Since 1951, Hickory Farms has connected people with savory flavors to share and send. Our specialty cured meats and cheeses are available for purchase online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants and supermarkets, and in seasonal retail locations in the US and Canada.
Hickory Farms is a privately held company with nearly 75 years of delivering quality, well-loved food gifts and charcuterie essentials. Every member of our nimble, dynamic team makes an impact every day in a high-energy, results-driven culture.
Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together.
Requirements
Job Overview
The Assistant Product Manager is responsible for supporting the development and management of the product assortment. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage all product information details for accurate communication to cross-functional teams in Marketing, Supply Chain, Brand, and Planning. This is a hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities
Assists the Manager with the execution of merchandising strategy and creation of line plan.
Assists with product development for new SKUs; manages all vendor quote sheets, creates Bill of Materials (BOMs), and cost roll-ups.
Responsible for item setup and system accuracy. Manages timelines and communicates all system updates to the cross-functional team.
Physically manages all samples and maintains the workspace and sample library.
Maintains Product Information Management database for all product specs and updates as needed.
Responsible for submitting projects to Creative for all assets, including packaging, catalogs, and product detail pages.
Request and track product samples for photo shoots, pre-production approval, and customers.
Support the Retail team to develop planograms for all store layouts.
Responsible for proofing all assets against product specs.
Responsible for submitting nutritional information for all new products with the Quality Team.
Cultural fit that embodies the company's core values.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred
1-3 years of experience in a related role; retail industry preferred
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with ERP, CMS, PIM systems; Microsoft D365 a plus
Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask and manage to a deadline
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detail-oriented.
Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Salary: - $55-$60K
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Retirement plan
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Employee discount
Health savings account
Dental insurance