Technical Product Manager (Acrovyn Door Solutions)

SCOPE OF POSITION

• The Acrovyn Door Systems (ADS) Technical Product Manager’s primary role is to
• lead product line cost reductions, improvement projects, and line extensions for
• Acrovyn Door Systems products within the Interior Product Solutions product
• line.  Technical expertise is needed to dive deep into product optimization
• efforts, to determine impact, priority and opportunities for projects, all while
• coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain a best-in-class product
• line.  The Technical Product Manager partners with the Interior Product
• Solutions (IPS) Product Manager and IPS Technical Product Manager to
• continuously collect customer feedback and custom inquiries on products to guide
• the strategy for new and existing products. These recommendations stem from
• representing the customer and business interests throughout the product
• lifecycle (ideation, development, delivery, and discontinuation).

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
• essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
• of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
• be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
• functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

Guides the product strategy

• Supports and guides the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Uses technical aptitude to dive into product issues and information, identify

solutions, and explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to

stakeholders

• Identifies market opportunities and competitive differentiation
• Monitors competitors product lines and business activities such as product

cost, market share, manufacturing capabilities, etc.

• Stays on top of applicable marketplace trends in technology, value delivery,

• codes, new materials, aesthetics, life safety, sustainability, resiliency,
• etc.

• Defines product requirements and specification documents

Optimizes the business strategy

• Leads the development of the business case for new products, improvements to

products, and cost reduction projects to senior management through business

plans and project proposals

• Manages all aspects of a product (product design, placement, pricing and

positioning)

• by working with product development teams, sales and manufacturing
• Works closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing,

operations, etc.) to ensure business and customer satisfaction goals are met.

• Facilitates sales and operations forecasts for new products, standard

products, and samples

• Proposes project prioritization of product management activities
• Acts as a project manager on various NPD projects
• Champions NPD projects to ensure customer and business needs are attained

throughout the course of the project

• Maintains technical product documents and monitors technical advancements in

this arena

• Tracks progress of KPI’s from product launches/business plans and facilitates

plans for continuous improvements

• Serves as the product expert
• Acts as the central point of contact for technical questions
• Acts as the liaison with operations to identify product line cost reductions
• Analyzes product metrics on an ongoing basis to optimize the product offering
• Collaborates with finance, accounting and business unit management to

assemble and evaluate market potential and financial forecasts for the

product line

• Ensures each stage-gate of the new product delivery process is properly

followed and makes recommendations on ways to improve the processes and tools

Represents the customer

• Gathers, manages and prioritizes market/customer requirements
• Acts as the customer advocate by articulating their requirements and

translating it to product design requirements

• Immerses themselves in the needs and design trends of the market by attending

• trade shows, reading research reports, meeting with customers on sales calls,
• industry associations, etc.

• Represents CS in trade associations and code committees
• Performs other duties assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience

required)

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration,

• industrial design or another technical degree with three to five years
• related experience and/or training. Balanced understanding of business
• (strategy, marketing, operations, finance, etc.) is critical.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Proficiency with technical product files such as AutoCad and Inventor

(preferred)

• Strong data analysis & interpretation capabilities. Experience with tools

such as Excel, PowerBI, Construct Connect, Dodge, etc.

• Proven ability to analyze, prioritize and integrate large amounts of complex

information into clear, concise plans

• Communication – ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex

• concepts in written and verbal formats. Strong presentation and public
• speaking skills.

• Self-motivated, self-starter who is eager to learn
• Experience with leading projects and working in teams
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Willingness to travel an average 10% of the time to connect with third

parties

• Preferred experience:
• Building products, specifically door industry.
• Background in product development, engineering or manufacturing
• Project management

Preferred education

• PDMA certification
• PMP certification

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

• Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products
• manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects,
• designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day.
• Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all
• our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic
• buildings around the world–from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in
• Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you
• want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and
• colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People.
• Buildings. Better.

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
• race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any
• other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.