Product Manager - Metal Ceilings & Grid

Own and grow ROCKWOOL Group’s Specialty Metal and Grid product portfolios by turning market and stakeholder input into product plans and measurable performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive product portfolio performance by building deep understanding of products, markets, customers, competition, and profitable growth opportunities
• Use portfolio financial understanding to guide decisions, including revenue, volume, pricing, cost, and margin
• Build and execute a strategic product roadmap, highlighting competitive gaps, market opportunities, and differentiated products and systems that support business growth
• Manage the full product lifecycle: new product development, launches, product improvements, rationalization, and discontinuation
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to coordinate product lifecycle execution
• Engage customers (architects, designers, contractors) to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and convert them into product and business opportunities
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Services, and Marketing to drive commercial success through product expertise, training, selling tools, CAD/BIM solutions, digital content, and architect/contractor engagement
• Drive cross-functional execution and continuous improvement, including supporting sustainability initiatives, building business cases, and communicating portfolio performance, priorities, and recommendations to key stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or Marketing (preferred)
• 3+ years of Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercial, or related experience
• Prefer experience in manufacturing or building products
• Experience with construction products, distribution channels, or specification-driven markets is an advantage
• Comfort with key business and financial concepts: revenue, volume, price, cost, and margin
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actions
• Ability to understand customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive positioning
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Marketing

Technologies

• CAD/BIM solutions

Location and Reporting

• Chicago, IL (onsite)
• Reports to the Head of Product Management
• Based at Rockfon head office in Chicago, IL

Salary

• USD 95,000 - 115,000 per year base salary
• Bonus eligible

What Success Looks Like

• Become the go-to owner for the Grid and Specialty Metal portfolio
• Know the business deeply, understand customer and competition, identify what needs to change, and drive those actions through the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401K Match: up to 6%
• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave
• Educational Assistance and Career Growth
• Fitness reimbursement and EAP access
• Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected

Team Context

• Product Management team focused on translating market and stakeholder needs into actionable development plans
• Growth supported through product development, training, education, and communication