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Visual Comfort & Co. (Formerly Circa Lighting) · 3 months ago

Senior Product Manager - Architectural

Corporate Skokie, 7400 Linder Ave, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $138K/yr

7+ years exp

Visual Comfort & Co. is a leading company in the architectural lighting sector, seeking a Senior Product Manager for their Architectural Lighting team. This role involves leading the development and management of the architectural lighting product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business strategy and brand standards while driving results through cross-functional collaboration.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Translates market and customer insights into detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), specifications, and commercial strategies

Actively participates in design reviews, balancing aesthetics, performance, and cost considerations

Evaluates trade-offs with a business-first mindset, ensuring speed to market without compromising quality

Collaborates with supply and sourcing teams to meet specs, cost, and schedule requirements

Champions the voice of the customer and end-user through constant engagement with specifiers, sales teams, and channel partners

Conducts competition and gap analyses to identify opportunities for differentiation

Builds robust business cases to drive product strategy and justify investments

Monitors market trends, emerging technologies, and industry innovations to guide product vision and execution

Manages the full lifecycle of the architectural lighting portfolio, from inception to end-of-life

Develops and execute product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and channel requirements

Drives SKU optimization, strategic expansions, and portfolio rationalization initiatives

Establishes and achieves targets for pricing, margin, and revenue growth

Leads product development projects across Engineering, Marketing, and Operations, maintaining accountability for timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Conducts regular working team meetings to ensure clear, consistent communication and alignment

Identifies risks early, develops mitigation strategies and keeps stakeholders informed and engaged

Demonstrates visible leadership, maintains team accountability, and fosters trust across the organization

Collaborates with Marketing to develop launch assets, training materials, and digital/literature support

Leads product training for internal teams and external customers, serving as the product authority

Provides post-launch support to ensure smooth adoption, continuous improvement, and effective lifecycle management

Qualification

Product managementArchitectural lightingLED technologyProject management toolsData-driven decision makingLeadership presenceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Design, Marketing, or a related field

7+ years of progressive product management and product development experience; experience with enterprise-level ERP, PIM, and PDM systems preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural lighting or closely related building industries

Strong technical knowledge of LED technology, drivers, controls, and functional lighting systems

Proven track record of creating and executing product roadmaps with measurable business impact

Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to make intuitive decisions when necessary

Skilled in stage-gate processes, project management, and product lifecycle management

Advanced knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and Gantt charts

Exceptional communication, leadership presence, and problem-solving skills

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to results and continuous improvement

Must be on-site and fully engaged with cross-functional partners

Preferred

Experience with enterprise-level ERP, PIM, and PDM systems

Demonstrated success leading high-visibility product launches in premium markets

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

401(k) Employer Match

Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs

Closed on all major holidays

Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Company

Visual Comfort & Co. (Formerly Circa Lighting)

The premier resource for decorative lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans from the most influential designers in the world.

Founded in 1998

Savannah, Georgia, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.circalighting.com/

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