Director, Product Management and Marketing

Northbrook, IL (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead product strategy and portfolio for architectural lighting, driving launches and profitability across cross‑functional teams.

  • Own end-to-end product lifecycle and go-to-market coordination
  • Must-have: 10–15 years in Product Management/Marketing
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership across Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the annual strategic plan and deliver key initiatives to drive sales and profitability.
  • Communicate product strategy to Product Management and Marketing for alignment and execution.
  • Serve as the liaison with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to optimize product profitability.
  • Improve the New Product Process with Engineering and cross‑functional teams.
  • Manage the product portfolio to align with market trends and opportunities.
  • Support sales with research and analysis for PAC, including pricing, financial models, and competitive insights.
  • Oversee all aspects of product development—specifications, packaging, pricing, and lifecycle planning.
  • Establish metrics for new product performance and report results to the GM
  • Monitor competitor activity and inform leadership of new products, technologies, and pricing strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10–15 years of Product Management and/or Marketing experience.
  • Strong background in architectural lighting and industry channels.
  • Proven success managing product portfolios and leading cross‑functional teams.
  • Creative, analytical, and highly organized.
  • Experience with agents, distributors, national accounts, contractors, and specifiers.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred

  • Leadership skills that foster collaboration and team success.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer time off
  • A culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and professional growth
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