Senior Manager, Product Development & Commercialization

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable. Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.

For more information, visit Stelumar.com.

What we offer

The Senior Manager, Product Development & Commercialization plays a key role in advancing the strategy for Stelumar's Housing Solutions portfolio, setting direction across strategic planning, business case development, product commercialization, and cross-functional program leadership.

Reporting to the Director, Housing Solutions, this role bridges business strategy, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to evaluate new product opportunities, lead development initiatives, and translate concepts into scalable, commercially viable solutions. The successful candidate is a seasoned leader who brings a strong business mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of driving complex, enterprise-level initiatives from concept through implementation while influencing senior stakeholders and developing high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategic initiatives that support the growth and evolution of Stelumar's Housing Solutions portfolio.
• Develop business cases, financial analyses, and technical feasibility reviews for new products, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities, evaluating opportunities against cost, manufacturability, scalability, and customer value.
• Lead product development projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment on objectives, budgets, timelines, and business outcomes across customers, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Execute testing, prototyping, and validation activities for new product concepts and design enhancements, and translate outcomes into product improvements, production-readiness plans, and commercialization strategies.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms, consultants, site-based trades and installers, and technical partners to support product development, analysis, and technical evaluations.
• Conduct market, customer, competitive, and industry analyses to identify opportunities for innovation, standardization, and operational improvements.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business recommendations, and project updates for senior leadership.
• Champion a culture of innovation, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in product development, strategy, or engineering roles, with exposure to manufacturing, construction, or building products.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams and directing complex, cross-functional programs and enterprise-level strategic initiatives.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and investment evaluation.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience managing ambiguity and transforming concepts into executable plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical and business information into clear recommendations for leadership.

Bonus Points

• MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience within modular construction, advanced manufacturing, housing, building products, or industrialized construction.
• Experience launching or commercializing new products, technologies, or service offerings.
• Background in management consulting, strategy consulting, or corporate strategy functions.
• Experience working across both manufacturing and construction environments.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is 97,500 – 147,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Stelumar’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.