Product Manager - Product Lifecycle Management (Hybrid)

Join RectorSeal in Houston, TX as a Product Manager responsible for steering a defined portfolio through its full lifecycle, from idea to retirement. This hybrid role blends strategic planning with hands-on product development and manufacturing coordination, requiring in-office presence three days a week to collaborate across engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the product from concept through end-of-life, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing to drive results.
• Translate customer and market needs into scalable, manufacturable product solutions.
• Ensure product design feasibility and supply chain resilience are built into development.
• Lead stage-gate processes and ensure documentation readiness for scale-up.
• Manage product modifications, continuous improvement efforts, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Actively promote products and identify cross-sell opportunities with internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher
• 3+ years in a Product Development or Product Management role with a demonstrated focus on customer experience and a track record of identifying opportunities or solving pain points based on customer insight and data
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Availability for 15%–20% domestic travel, with possible international travel

Technologies

• JD Edwards
• PowerBI
• Akeneo
• Microsoft 365

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with pension
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness programs

Job Summary

As a Product Manager, you will steward your assigned portfolio through its entire lifecycle—from ideation and development to commercialization, optimization, and retirement. This role combines strategic vision with practical execution in product development and manufacturing, making a meaningful impact on RectorSeal’s success.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with JD Edwards, PowerBI, and Akeneo
• Knowledge or practical experience in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC markets

Skills and Competencies

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts to change
• Strong ability to understand, assess, and solve problems using technical and analytical skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills for stakeholders at all levels
• Passion for customer experience with a proven history of identifying opportunities from insights and data
• Strong critical thinking and business curiosity; skilled at deriving decisions from multiple inputs and data sources

Work Environment

The role primarily operates in an office setting. Duties involve reading, verbal and written communication, and analysis. RectorSeal provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation

Compensation is market-based, determined by experience and position. You may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the CSWI Board of Directors.