[Remote] Director of Product Management
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OmniMax is a leading North American building products manufacturer, and they are seeking a Director of Product Management to oversee product line ownership and enterprise process leadership. The role involves defining category strategy, standardizing product management processes, and driving portfolio growth and operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the category strategy, including growth, margin expansion, and competitive positioningBuild and maintain a multi-year product roadmap grounded in customer insight, market trends, and financial impactTranslate strategy into clear priorities, trade-offs, and execution plansPartner with sales & marketing to ensure alignment between product strategy and go-to-market objectivesSet multi-year category direction, including expansion, simplification, and competitive positioningDefine and standardize core product management processes across Gibraltar Building Products, including:New Product Development (stage-gate, governance, prioritization)Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECO workflows, decision rights, SLAs)Drive adoption and compliance across business units and functionsEstablish governance, metrics, and tooling to ensure consistency, speed, and qualityContinuously improve processes to reduce cycle time, cost, and execution riskLead portfolio rationalization to reduce complexity, eliminate low-value SKUs, and improve operational efficiencyQuantify and capture value across the supply chain (cost, inventory, manufacturing efficiency)Drive disciplined decision-making on SKU retention, consolidation, and retirementIdentify, prioritize, and lead NPD from concept through launchBuild business cases including pricing, cost targets, and ROIPartner with engineering to ensure products meet performance, cost, and timeline commitmentsEnsure successful launches with strong positioning, pricing, and channel readinessLead alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales to deliver business outcomesBalance competing priorities (cost, speed, quality) with clear decision-making and accountabilityServe as the central point of ownership for product decisions and trade-offsMaintain confidentiality of company, customer, and employee informationEnsure employee conduct and workplace practices align with company policies and expectationsTravel regularly between manufacturing facilities to support operational alignment and leadership visibilityPerform other duties and special projects as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field12–15+ years of product, category, or business leadership experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred)Demonstrated experience owning P&L and leading cross-functional initiatives at scaleExperience building or scaling product management or NPD processesStrong grasp of pricing, cost structure, margins, and profitability leversAbility to define clear strategy and translate into executionData-driven decision-making with strong financial and market analysis skillsDeep curiosity about customer needs and behaviorAbility to align and influence stakeholders at all levelsFamiliarity with manufacturing, supply chain, and product cost driversExperience with roadmap planning, portfolio analytics, and financial KPIs (e.g., standard cost, margin, EBITDA)MBA preferredExperience in industrial/manufacturing preferredBenefitsCompetitive compensation including paid time off and holidaysSupplemental healthcare, including prescription and vision coveragePrescription drug coverageDental insuranceAD&D insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany OverviewOmniMax manufactures roof drainage and accessory items in aluminum, steel, copper, and vinyl for global distribution through distributors, contractors, and home centers. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://omnimax.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipOmniMax has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.