Product Manager (Windows and Doors)

The Position
 

Title – Product Manager

Location – Bensenville, IL (On-site 100%)

Reporting to – TAFCO President, with dotted line coordination to Chief Operations Officer

The Product Manager is tasked with the entire product lifecycle from concept, design, prototype, launch, support, obsolescence. Comprehensive responsibility for packaging, branding, documentation, etc. As well as the physical product. You will create strategies to design new products and improve existing products based on market research and consumer feedback. You will work closely with the development teams and sales and marketing departments. You may also collaborate with the engineering teams to add new product features or optimize production as needed.

Core Responsibilities 

The Product Manager will manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. You will combine high-level strategic thinking with sleeves-rolled-up ownership, directly influencing revenue growth and margin expansion while building the product management function from the ground up.

Manage New Product Introduction (NPI)

Create and NPI through all stages, from concept through production and launch.
·         Manage products through the entire lifecycle, including supporting hundreds of existing products.

·         Author product requirements with specifications and performance criteria

·         Test prototypes and pilot runs, working closely with production on bill of materials and production planning

Product Strategy & Roadmap

Define the product vision and long-term roadmap for window product lines.
Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs.
Determine which products, features, and innovations should be prioritized.
Market & Customer Research

·         Gather feedback from builders, architects, dealers and distributors.

Analyze competitor offerings, pricing, and market positioning. 
Monitor trends such as: 
Energy efficiency 
Building code changes 
Manufacturing & Operations Collaboration

Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure products can be produced efficiently. 
Help resolve quality or production issues affecting products. 
Product Portfolio Management 

Manage existing window lines, including: 
Vinyl windows 
Aluminum windows 
Wood windows 
Decide when to update, expand, or discontinue products. 
Analyze profitability and lifecycle performance. 
Go-to-Market & Sales Support

Support product launches. 
Create product positioning and messaging. 
Develop product documentation and marketing materials. 
Quality & Continuous Improvement

Track customer complaints and warranty claims. 
Identify opportunities to improve performance, durability, and customer satisfaction.