Product Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

This position will ensure achievement of strategic, business, and financial objectives for the newly established Weatherproofing product portfolio, including Housewrap, Flashing Tapes, and Sealants. Lead end-to-end product management by developing and optimizing a competitive portfolio that strengthens the CertainTeed Siding Resilience System. This role is responsible for identifying end-user and channel partner needs and translating them into innovative, differentiated products and services, including “industry-first” solutions. Through Voice of the Customer (VOC) insights, competitive benchmarking, and close collaboration with New Product Development (NPD), the Central Resilience team, and Saint-Gobain’s global network, drive the development of product line extensions and next-generation offerings. Play a critical role in defining pricing strategy and driving the sales and marketing performance of both CertainTeed and Private Label product portfolios across assigned segments. Establish volume and market share targets by product line and region, monitor performance, and adjust strategies to achieve business objectives. Provide cross-functional leadership and direction to Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, NPD, Customer Service, Finance, and Marketing to ensure effective execution of plans and programs. Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Management to advance strategic initiatives, including evaluating acquisition opportunities, leveraging third-party manufacturing partnerships, and supporting internal product development aligned with new business growth. Maintain full accountability for overall product line profitability, including managing existing portfolios and tracking the performance of new product launches. Operate with a high degree of independence and entrepreneurial mindset to balance long-term strategic vision with near-term profitability and risk optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Full product management responsibility for all Weatherproofing product lines

2. Leads product planning and definition to ensure the product delivers value to target customers, achieves portfolio objectives, brand positioning and channel segmentation/differentiation goals. Directs cross functional product management teams to own and manage the product throughout all stages of life cycle (conception, definition, development, launch and post-launch activities, maturity and transition). Directs team to work with NPD project managers to successfully develop and launch new products and line extensions in alignment with product strategic and operating plans

3. Collaborates with Marketing managers to develop strategies and tactics for successful marketing of products, including new product launches and repositioning of current products

4. Directs Product Marketing resources in the design/content of training materials (for customers and CertainTeed sales people) to support the product line.

This position will have tactical and strategic responsibility for growing sales and profitability of the new Weatherproofing line of business through effective product line management, as well as proactive and timely delivery of new product development objectives

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Scientific, Marketing, Business or similar Required; MBA preferred

5-7 years of relevant experience in product management, marketing, or related function-Required

5 plus years of relevant experience in building materials, consumer durables, or related industry - Preferred

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

For CertainTeed positions:
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Job Reference: USA14760