Senior Product Manager

2 weeks ago

Itasca, United States Fellowes Brands Full time

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

 

Recognized among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021 and 2022

Recognized as one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022

Recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2022 and 2023

  

We operate in a hybrid work environment, which includes remote days on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

 

The Role

As the Senior Product Manager supporting Architectural Solutions you will lead a team in the development and implementation of holistic product strategies as well as support project planning and product launches for both new product development (NPD) and continuous product development (CPD) initiatives. You will become the product expert and point person for across Fellowes range of architectural products (modular walls) ensuring that we continue to develop innovative and valued products.

 

You Will… 

  • Lead the implementation, control and subsequent evaluation of mutigenerational product roadmaps and annual reviews through the understanding and application of key business and financial drivers
  • Identify, initiate, and execute change management opportunities for continuous improvement and simplification of the product lines
  • Use consumer insights, identified channel needs and competitive knowledge to provide input to product strategies and assist in the design, development and launch of new products to the business categories
  • Identify and define product/market opportunities and gain executive project approval through the new product development process
  • Assist in product development and launch execution by demonstrating expertise in the category and market needs
  • Gather hands-on knowledge through product evaluations, assembly/installation, working closely with the larger product development team.
  • Execute key product deliverables such as defining key objectives, specifications, features and benefits, competitive advantages, new item authoring, UI/UX, and product manuals.
  • Research emerging technologies and competitive threats and opportunities, and constantly update competitive analysis of key competitors’ activities and their impact on the total business
  • Participate in and, when appropriate, lead cross-functional teams in meeting product category and project objectives
  • Manage global communication of product/project status and updates
  • Travel up to 20% domestically

 

What You Bring to the Team

  • 7-10 years’ experience in the contract furniture industry
  • 7-10 years’ relevant experience in product management, product development, engineering and/or marketing
  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field (Architecture, Construction Management), or marketing/interior design with strong technical aptitude
  • The ability to form and drive product concepts in new or unknown categories
  • An aptitude for ideating and developing new solutions to common user and/or business challenges
  • A positive attitude and team orientation, with proven success working cross-functionally
  • Initiative and self-motivation balanced with a genuine want to help others deliver on shared goals
  • A high level of detail-orientation and organization, with the ability to prioritize and reprioritize on the fly
  • Strong leadership skills in all aspects of managing a category as well as team members
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills for effective communication of complex ideas
  • Solid understanding of the commercial interior/construction project lifecycle from designing and specifying to final punch list.
  • Experience with specifying software systems like CET and 2020.

 

You May Also Have…

  • Experience with other contract furniture products (visual communications, acoustics, desking, monitor arms, etc.)
  • Experience working on a global basis.
  • Sound financial acumen
  • General business management and entrepreneurial skills

 

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

 

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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