Head of Product Management

Rockfon is seeking a Head of Product Management based at our head office in Chicago, IL (60638). This is a hybrid position with work from home option on Fridays and reports to the reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Business Development.

As the Head of Product Management, you’ll be responsible for the development and deployment of the Product Management function for Rockfon, N.A. You’ll have direct responsibility for all product areas while managing others through a focused Product Management team.  You’ll continue to develop our Technical Service offering to become a leader in the market and manage the development of our Mono training platform across North America.

 Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? 

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference! 

What You Will Be Doing

• Working with engineering and architectural teams, you’ll use your strong technical acumen and understanding of manufacturing operations to create product and system development plans in line with market needs and key goals and objectives, executing and launching in a timely manner across all product groups
• You’ll identify and develop key points of differentiation across products and services – including but not limited to segment portfolio development and service development (including elements such as CAD and BIM)
• Create and monitor reporting and strategy development for technical helpdesk service for architects, contractors and installers
• Create and implement a comprehensive training program for the complete portfolio (internal and external)
• Liaise cross functionally with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and the wider Marketing team

The Head of Product Management has a strong knowledge of the construction marketplace and deep knowledge of our products and systems in order to identify commercially viable opportunities to help define the overall product portfolio.  You’ll own that portfolio from concept to market delivery utilizing or developing appropriate tools such as stage/gate.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction related field
• Prior leadership experience with Product Management teams, strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years within building products required; ceilings and acoustic solutions an advantage
• Demonstrated experience leading products through full product lifecycle:  concept development, Stage-Gate processes, engineering validation, manufacture readiness, launch and end-of-life management.
• Experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and related systems to manage product data, product specifications and cross functional workflows.
• Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate communication with all members throughout the organization

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1:  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• 401K Match: Up to 6% 
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave. 
• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future. 
• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access. 
• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected. 

The base salary range for this position is $155,000.00 – $165,000.00. Your base salary is determined based on location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions. This position is bonus eligible.

Who We Are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with 12,000 employees, located in 37 countries with 36 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.  Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.     

Work Environment & Conditions: 

Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration, creativity, and meaningful social interactions., empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work.  ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts, we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Culture and Commitment: 

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  With employees representing 91 nationalities, we champion diversity, provide equal opportunities, and actively combat all forms of discrimination.  At ROCKWOOL, you'll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This cultural foundation reflects our core values:  ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.  

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.