Product Manager (Architectural Products)- Holland, MI (hybrid)
Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
Why Haworth? Find out more here!
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a whole month of relaxation, adventure, or whatever your heart desires! Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days for even more fun.
- Health Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, Vision Insurance, and Earned Sick Time. Your well-being is our priority.
- 401k Benefit: Secure your future! Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. That’s a win-win for your retirement!
- Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Your efforts truly pay off.
- Insurance Coverage: Rest easy with company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. We’ve got you covered.
- On-Site Gym: Stay fit and energized with our well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Fitness at your convenience.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Learning never stops!
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Make a difference with 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Give back to the community and feel great doing it.
- Optional Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our optional Pet Insurance. Because pets are family too.
- Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. We’re making the world a better place.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Product Manager (architectural products) to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Product Manager for Architectural Products you will:
Lead the evolution of architectural spaces by spearheading our innovative closed-space solutions portfolio, where you'll drive cutting-edge product development and market transformation. In this strategic role, you'll collaborate with others to develop groundbreaking solutions, while leveraging your technical expertise to deliver compelling value propositions that anticipate future workplace needs. You will manage a team of product line management professionals, providing technical guidance and support to execute the full marketing lifecycle of this product category.
Essential Functions
- Communicate product vision and provide expertise: Effectively communicate the product vision, value proposition, and competitive differentiation to internal and external stakeholders, and serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support on product line strategies and best practices.
- Drive product innovation and development: Identify and champion new product ideas, features, and enhancements that drive innovation, and develop and implement product line management programs and initiatives.
- Influence and inspire cross-functional teams: Influence and inspire cross-functional teams to execute product strategies, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
- Lead a culture of inclusion and belonging, promoting member engagement, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and manage strategic product line teams: Develop and implement the overall product line strategy, aligning it with business objectives, market opportunities, and customer needs, through managing and leading a team of product line management professionals.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance: Manage and oversee product budgets, forecasts, and profitability, making adjustments as needed to optimize financial performance, and analyze product line data to develop actionable insights.
- Manage product portfolio and projects: Manage the product portfolio for assigned categories, making strategic decisions about new product introductions, product lifecycles, pricing, and positioning in alignment with business objectives.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Stay current of industry trends and execute product launches: Continuously monitor and analyze industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy, and plan and execute product line launches, coordinating marketing campaigns and sales enablement.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, Architecture, Engineering or similar field of study.
- 5 years experience in product line management, architecture, construction, design, product development, and/or product marketing
- 2 years supervisory experience.
- Ability to Travel up to 20% of the time.
- Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an architectural firm or related (construction, facility management).
- Experience with architectural products.
- Experience with Revit Software.
- Experience in the furniture manufacturing industry.
