Product Development Manager Jobs in Indiana
Product Development Manager jobs in Indiana concentrate in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, consumer goods, and industrial automation, with demand spread from entry-level project leads to senior directors overseeing full product lifecycles. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Kokomo anchor the largest share of openings, where established employers like Eli Lilly, Cummins, and Zimmer Biomet consistently recruit for this role. New product introduction, stage-gate process management, and cross-functional team leadership are the specialties appearing most often in Indiana listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
Fertility and adoption benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Paid family leave
Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
Company paid life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Product and Market Development Manager aligns the strategy for Knauf’s cured roll product portfolio with the company’s growth, diversification, and profit objectives. The role is accountable for defending and expanding the approachable roll insulation solutions market, increasing Knauf’s share and profitability. The role spans the entire product life cycle and leads cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, operations, product development, innovation, sales, and finance. The Product and Market Development Manager also assesses the competitive landscape and cultivates alliances with industry associations, non-government organizations, and engineering and specification stakeholders to ensure Knauf’s success in prioritized end-use markets best served by fiberglass roll solutions.
The position level may be adjusted based on the candidate’s knowledge, skill, and experience.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Market Strategy and Leadership
Leads collaboration with sales, marketing, and pricing teams to develop and implement go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and product positioning that drive market growth and profitability.
Drives initiatives that protect and grow demand across targeted end markets.
Directs execution strategies and milestones for new product launches and portfolio optimization.
Monitors market conditions, pricing strategies, cost structures, and installed cost competitiveness to ensure the company’s products deliver optimal market value.
Aligns product availability, positioning, and demand planning with S&OP and Operations to achieve lowest delivered cost and supply chain efficiency.
Reports innovation return on investment, product performance analytics, and market insights to leadership with clear recommendations for action.
Conducts competitive analyses, including market sizing, share assessments, competitive positioning, and emerging market trends.
Maintains knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to identify market opportunities and product enhancements.
Evaluates current end-use applications for fiberglass rolls for Knauf to profitably make entry or deepen its market penetration within. (Retail Roll, Metal Building, FDM, OEM Blankets, other).
Aligns roll portfolio to viable export market needs and collaborates with Sales on export market growth strategies.
Product Strategy and Lifecycle Management
Defines and executes the product roadmap to align with the company’s business objectives and portfolio priorities.
Manages the product lifecycle from concept through development, commercialization, growth, maturity, repositioning, and retirement to maximize ROI and market performance.
Conducts market research, voice-of-customer studies, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and decision making.
Translates customer and market insights into actionable product strategies and portfolio improvements.
Establishes and monitors KPI’s to track product profitability, margin performance, and market share.
Partners and collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and sales to forecast demand, evaluate investments, and assess product performance outcomes.
Makes data-driven decisions that balance customer needs, operational capabilities, financial performance, and strategic priorities.
Leads new product definition activities, including product setup, SKU creation, and portfolio governance.
Manages SKU rationalization initiatives and ongoing portfolio optimization within assigned product categories.
Oversees inventory business rules, product disposition decisions, and resolution of nonconforming products.
Reviews product quality trends and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities and coordinate corrective actions.
Maintains project plans and regularly communicates the status of product initiatives and key milestones.
Leverages deep understanding of the process and cost to manufacture the variety of products offered and establishes a pathway to cost reduction, margin optimization, and capacity utilization.
Innovation and Development Execution
Leads cross-functional alignment across innovation, engineering/technical resources, manufacturing, and commercial teams to define design requirements, technical specifications, and validation protocols.
Ensure new products meet quality, safety, and certification standards in accordance with industry and regulatory requirements.
Drives innovation initiatives that enhance sustainability, digital enablement, and installer productivity.
Leads product development initiatives that improve product performance, sustainability, customer value, and market competitiveness.
Integrates customer feedback and lifecycle analytics into innovation priorities to deliver measurable business value.
Coordinates product testing, certification, and introduction processes across teams to ensure seamless market readiness.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure visibility, accountability, and alignment on execution of priorities.
Partners with corporate strategy team to integrate product plans into enterprise-wide objectives.
Communicates effectively throughout the company, ensuring transparency of product vision, strategy, and performance.
Supports field sales and specification teams with technical knowledge, competitive insights, and training resources to enable commercial success.
Works closely with the sales academy to ensure training plans are created and coordinated to be effective in delivery internally and to customers.
Build and maintains relationships with customers, industry partners, and other external stakeholders to understand market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.
What You'll Need:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related field
Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
Experience:
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in product management, marketing, or business development
Experience in the building and construction industry
Experience in the insulation industry preferred
Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Planisware, SAP, or similar business systems preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of building science principles and applications
Ability to make timely, informed decisions by balancing available information, risk, and business priorities
Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions
Ability to partner with and support colleagues both internally and externally
Ability to work hands-on in an industrial manufacturing environment, as well as in a corporate environment
Ability to deliver effective presentations and communicate confidently with diverse audiences, including executive leadership
Ability to encourage innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing to improve team and organizational performance
Ability to take ownership, focus on solutions and act with the customer in mind to drive long-lasting results
Ability to embrace change, question status quo to drive continuous improvement
Ability to encourage diverse ideas, share knowledge, build networks to shape an environment of belonging
Effective negotiation skills
Problem-solving skills
Follow-up skills
Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Self-awareness, active listening, empathy, positive communication, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship management
Manage team dynamics, conflict resolution, team building, give feedback, and navigate complex emotions
Drive Engagement
Clearly communicate shared goals and outline how team members contribute to the big picture
Understand others’ strengths and skills and support their career development
Psychological Safety - create a safe space for others to voice their opinion and take calculated risks
Give recognition and celebrate others’ successes
Shape Direction
Anticipate and seize opportunity, provide a compelling purpose, and lead by example to shape a successful future
Business Acumen
Market Analysis
Understand market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics
Identify opportunities and threats in the marketplace
Strategic Thinking
Navigate complex business environments and create strategies to reach company goals
Envision future scenarios, evaluate competitive advantages, and make decisions that align with the company’s overall objectives
Prioritize and adapt to meet goals and execute strategic action plans
Problem-Solving
Develop practical solutions to solve complex problems
Handle unexpected or challenging situations in an effective way
Determine the source of an issue and come to a viable solution
Analytical Thinking
Gather, collect, and analyze data and form connections and make decisions
See problems or scenarios from different perspectives to better devise strategies to deal with these situations or issues
Leadership
Guide team, making pivotal decisions, and fostering a productive work environment
Inspire and motivate employees, improve team performance, and ensure alignment with the company’s vision and values
Lead change by creating plans, managing resistance, and communicating the need for change
Effective Communication
Articulate ideas, collaborate with stakeholders, and facilitate clear and concise exchanges of information
Build relationships, manage conflicts, and ensure that all team members are aligned with the business’s goals
Financial Acumen
Understand financial concepts and processes, including what drives cash flow into and out of the organizations, and make informed decisions to maximize profits and decrease loss
Understand financial performance metrics such as EBITDA
Analyze and interpret financial reports and statements
Prepare, implement, and manage budgets and make informed financial decisions
Manage financial indicators related to stakeholders, resources, goals, and market success
Determine whether cost or investments are worth pursuing and influence approval based on the benefits it would bring to the company
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
Fertility and adoption benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Paid family leave
Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
Company paid life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
The Product and Market Development Manager aligns the strategy for Knauf’s cured roll product portfolio with the company’s growth, diversification, and profit objectives. The role is accountable for defending and expanding the approachable roll insulation solutions market, increasing Knauf’s share and profitability. The role spans the entire product life cycle and leads cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, operations, product development, innovation, sales, and finance. The Product and Market Development Manager also assesses the competitive landscape and cultivates alliances with industry associations, non-government organizations, and engineering and specification stakeholders to ensure Knauf’s success in prioritized end-use markets best served by fiberglass roll solutions.
The position level may be adjusted based on the candidate’s knowledge, skill, and experience.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Market Strategy and Leadership
Leads collaboration with sales, marketing, and pricing teams to develop and implement go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and product positioning that drive market growth and profitability.
Drives initiatives that protect and grow demand across targeted end markets.
Directs execution strategies and milestones for new product launches and portfolio optimization.
Monitors market conditions, pricing strategies, cost structures, and installed cost competitiveness to ensure the company’s products deliver optimal market value.
Aligns product availability, positioning, and demand planning with S&OP and Operations to achieve lowest delivered cost and supply chain efficiency.
Reports innovation return on investment, product performance analytics, and market insights to leadership with clear recommendations for action.
Conducts competitive analyses, including market sizing, share assessments, competitive positioning, and emerging market trends.
Maintains knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to identify market opportunities and product enhancements.
Evaluates current end-use applications for fiberglass rolls for Knauf to profitably make entry or deepen its market penetration within. (Retail Roll, Metal Building, FDM, OEM Blankets, other).
Aligns roll portfolio to viable export market needs and collaborates with Sales on export market growth strategies.
Product Strategy and Lifecycle Management
Defines and executes the product roadmap to align with the company’s business objectives and portfolio priorities.
Manages the product lifecycle from concept through development, commercialization, growth, maturity, repositioning, and retirement to maximize ROI and market performance.
Conducts market research, voice-of-customer studies, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and decision making.
Translates customer and market insights into actionable product strategies and portfolio improvements.
Establishes and monitors KPI’s to track product profitability, margin performance, and market share.
Partners and collaborates with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and sales to forecast demand, evaluate investments, and assess product performance outcomes.
Makes data-driven decisions that balance customer needs, operational capabilities, financial performance, and strategic priorities.
Leads new product definition activities, including product setup, SKU creation, and portfolio governance.
Manages SKU rationalization initiatives and ongoing portfolio optimization within assigned product categories.
Oversees inventory business rules, product disposition decisions, and resolution of nonconforming products.
Reviews product quality trends and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities and coordinate corrective actions.
Maintains project plans and regularly communicates the status of product initiatives and key milestones.
Leverages deep understanding of the process and cost to manufacture the variety of products offered and establishes a pathway to cost reduction, margin optimization, and capacity utilization.
Innovation and Development Execution
Leads cross-functional alignment across innovation, engineering/technical resources, manufacturing, and commercial teams to define design requirements, technical specifications, and validation protocols.
Ensure new products meet quality, safety, and certification standards in accordance with industry and regulatory requirements.
Drives innovation initiatives that enhance sustainability, digital enablement, and installer productivity.
Leads product development initiatives that improve product performance, sustainability, customer value, and market competitiveness.
Integrates customer feedback and lifecycle analytics into innovation priorities to deliver measurable business value.
Coordinates product testing, certification, and introduction processes across teams to ensure seamless market readiness.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure visibility, accountability, and alignment on execution of priorities.
Partners with corporate strategy team to integrate product plans into enterprise-wide objectives.
Communicates effectively throughout the company, ensuring transparency of product vision, strategy, and performance.
Supports field sales and specification teams with technical knowledge, competitive insights, and training resources to enable commercial success.
Works closely with the sales academy to ensure training plans are created and coordinated to be effective in delivery internally and to customers.
Build and maintains relationships with customers, industry partners, and other external stakeholders to understand market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.
What You'll Need:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related field
Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
Experience:
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in product management, marketing, or business development
Experience in the building and construction industry
Experience in the insulation industry preferred
Experience with Tableau, Salesforce, Planisware, SAP, or similar business systems preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of building science principles and applications
Ability to make timely, informed decisions by balancing available information, risk, and business priorities
Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions
Ability to partner with and support colleagues both internally and externally
Ability to work hands-on in an industrial manufacturing environment, as well as in a corporate environment
Ability to deliver effective presentations and communicate confidently with diverse audiences, including executive leadership
Ability to encourage innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing to improve team and organizational performance
Ability to take ownership, focus on solutions and act with the customer in mind to drive long-lasting results
Ability to embrace change, question status quo to drive continuous improvement
Ability to encourage diverse ideas, share knowledge, build networks to shape an environment of belonging
Effective negotiation skills
Problem-solving skills
Follow-up skills
Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Self-awareness, active listening, empathy, positive communication, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship management
Manage team dynamics, conflict resolution, team building, give feedback, and navigate complex emotions
Drive Engagement
Clearly communicate shared goals and outline how team members contribute to the big picture
Understand others’ strengths and skills and support their career development
Psychological Safety - create a safe space for others to voice their opinion and take calculated risks
Give recognition and celebrate others’ successes
Shape Direction
Anticipate and seize opportunity, provide a compelling purpose, and lead by example to shape a successful future
Business Acumen
Market Analysis
Understand market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics
Identify opportunities and threats in the marketplace
Strategic Thinking
Navigate complex business environments and create strategies to reach company goals
Envision future scenarios, evaluate competitive advantages, and make decisions that align with the company’s overall objectives
Prioritize and adapt to meet goals and execute strategic action plans
Problem-Solving
Develop practical solutions to solve complex problems
Handle unexpected or challenging situations in an effective way
Determine the source of an issue and come to a viable solution
Analytical Thinking
Gather, collect, and analyze data and form connections and make decisions
See problems or scenarios from different perspectives to better devise strategies to deal with these situations or issues
Leadership
Guide team, making pivotal decisions, and fostering a productive work environment
Inspire and motivate employees, improve team performance, and ensure alignment with the company’s vision and values
Lead change by creating plans, managing resistance, and communicating the need for change
Effective Communication
Articulate ideas, collaborate with stakeholders, and facilitate clear and concise exchanges of information
Build relationships, manage conflicts, and ensure that all team members are aligned with the business’s goals
Financial Acumen
Understand financial concepts and processes, including what drives cash flow into and out of the organizations, and make informed decisions to maximize profits and decrease loss
Understand financial performance metrics such as EBITDA
Analyze and interpret financial reports and statements
Prepare, implement, and manage budgets and make informed financial decisions
Manage financial indicators related to stakeholders, resources, goals, and market success
Determine whether cost or investments are worth pursuing and influence approval based on the benefits it would bring to the company
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
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Product Development Manager Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development manager jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical or scientific field
- Five or more years of product development or product management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams through a full product lifecycle
- Proficiency with stage-gate or agile product development frameworks and project management tools
- Experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, or regulatory teams on new product introduction
- Strong ability to translate customer and market requirements into actionable product specifications
Product Development Manager Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development manager in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, chemistry, or a closely related field, followed by several years in product development, project engineering, or a related technical role. No state-issued license is required to work as a product development manager in Indiana. Candidates who advance typically build experience inside Indiana's manufacturing, medical device, or life sciences sectors, where employers like Eli Lilly, Cummins, and Cook Medical promote from within or recruit candidates with documented new product introduction results.
Which companies hire product development managers in Indiana?
Employers hiring product development managers in Indiana right now include Elanco, Allegion, and Eli Lilly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's deep base of advanced manufacturing, medical device, and industrial equipment companies means openings appear consistently rather than only during hiring surges.
Which Indiana cities have the most product development manager jobs?
Indianapolis, Carmel, and Fishers hold the most product development manager openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest volume through its concentration of life sciences, consumer goods, and corporate headquarters, while Fort Wayne and Kokomo reflect the region's strength in automotive components, defense electronics, and industrial manufacturing, where large anchor employers generate steady product development demand.
Are there remote product development manager jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because much of the work involves coordinating with manufacturing floors, labs, and supply chain partners on-site. About 29% of product development manager openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the strategy, requirements, and documentation phases of product development rather than hands-on prototype or validation work.
How can I get hired as a product development manager in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a product engineer, project coordinator, or R&D associate role at one of Indiana's large manufacturers or life sciences companies, which routinely post associate-level openings that lead into product management tracks. Eli Lilly, Zimmer Biomet, and Cummins each run structured early-career and rotational programs that place recent graduates across product development functions. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or completing a product management certificate from Indiana University or Purdue strengthens an application considerably and signals readiness for the coordination responsibilities the role demands.
Where can I find and apply to product development manager jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to product development manager jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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