Senior Product Manager

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Quanex is looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team located in Akron, Ohio, Cambridge, Ohio, Cannon Falls, Minnesota or Statesville, North Carolina. Position Overview Quanex is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the growth and profitability of the Seals and Extrusions product line within our fenestration portfolio. This role will serve as the companys senior expert, responsible for developing and executing market?driven product strategies, managing the product lifecycle, and achieving revenue and profit targets. The Senior Product Manager will lead cross?functional teams, influence key stakeholders, and leverage deep market insights to ensure the product lines success in the competitive fenestration industry. What We Offer You Competitive Salary Bonus Potential 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years 15% immediate return if you participate in the companys ESPP Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Employer paid disability plans and life insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Various Work Schedules Tuition support for degree and continuous education Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment Whats Attractive About the Sr. Product Manager for Seals & Extrusions North America Position? Own portfolio-level P&L contribution, including revenue, gross margin, and ROI targets Manage the full product lifecycle from ideation to retirement Collaborative and Team?Oriented environment Success Looks Like Develop and execute a comprehensive product roadmap for seals and extrusions, aligning with Quanexs enterprise strategy and focusing on market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. Conduct in?depth market analysis, including competitor profiling, technological advancements, and Voice of the Customer (VOC) visits, to identify growth opportunities and define product requirements. Oversee the lifecycle of seals and extrusions, from ideation to end?of?life, developing strategies for product enhancements, pricing, and phase?outs to drive profitable growth. Lead and coach cross?functional teams, including sales, engineering, operations, and finance, to execute product initiatives, resolve conflicts, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). Drive the product development process, defining specifications for materials (e.g., EPDM, TPE, silicone) and extrusion processes, ensuring compatibility with high?speed manufacturing and industry standards for energy efficiency and durability. Coordinate product launches, including developing value?based pricing strategies, creating marketing materials, and supporting sales training to ensure successful market entry. Monitor and improve key product line metrics (revenue, profitability, market share) using the 4P marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion) to achieve business objectives. Conduct regular customer visits to gather feedback from window and door manufacturers, architects, and other stakeholders, translating insights into actionable product improvements. Recommend and implement enhancements to the new product launch process, driving continuous improvement in development timelines, quality, and customer satisfaction. Present detailed financial plans, product strategies, and performance updates to senior leadership, effectively influencing without direct authority. Your Credentials Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in product management, sales, marketing, or business development, preferably in the fenestration or building products industry. Proven track record of leading complex product portfolios and achieving revenue and profitability targets. Extensive knowledge of seals, extrusions, or related manufacturing processes (e.g., extrusion of TPE, EPDM, or silicone materials). Strategic mindset with a focus on execution and data?driven decision?making. Advanced analytical skills for market analysis, financial modeling, and performance optimization. Strong cross?functional leadership and conflict resolution abilities to manage diverse teams and stakeholders. Proficiency in IT tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, at an advanced level. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior executives and external partners. Strong problem?solving and analytical capabilities to address technical and market challenges. The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are ?A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr