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Oldcastle APG · 2 days ago

Director of Product Development

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions. The Director of Product Development will be responsible for overseeing the Product Development department, ensuring effective execution of product planning and process, while collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative products aligned with business goals.

Building MaterialConstructionHome ImprovementManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure that the goals and functions of the product development team are efficiently and effectively executed

Review and update product development process guidelines to properly manage project deadlines

Enhance career development of product development personnel through coaching, mentoring and guiding

Encourage category and process ownership among product development teams, as well as sound and timely decision making and problem solving

Ensure product management team is informed of, and operations/marketing are aligned with, overall company product development strategy and targets

Set product vitality targets based upon company goals and ensure product development roadmaps and product launches align to surpass target

Review product proposals and strategies presented by product management team to ensure plan alignment and effective process timelines are maintained

Communicate clearly with engineering, marketing, sales and operational personnel to ensure there is an understanding of desired prioritization and expected participation throughout the PM process

Work with product managers to ensure costing, pricing and margins are planned in detail, are done in an accurate and timely manner and support the overall strategic goals of the company

Align with purchasing on all raw material trends and finance/sr. commercial manager to determine price change requirements

Set strategies and partner with product managers to prioritize product timelines to align with business, consumer and market needs

Meet with sales, customers and review market research studies to gain a clear understanding of current and future market direction and needs

Partner with product managers, sales and brand marketing to develop strategies for successful product implementation

Oversee market research and competitive product evaluation activity by product development team

Responsible for presenting and promoting all product categories, as needs be, at sales and customer meetings

Qualification

Product Development LeadershipProduct Development ProcessesFinancial ModelingMarket ResearchProject ManagementMulti-taskingBusiness AcumenSolution FocusedDesire to LearnCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree required in a related business field

10 plus years of progressive leadership experience within Product Development

Solid understanding and demonstrated application of disciplined product development processes and financial modeling

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and develop, maintain and, ultimately, hit established deadlines

Critical thinker, a solution focused approach with high level of business acumen

Proven ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Innate desire to learn about all aspects of the product development process

Up to 50% travel

Benefits

Bonus is 20% - 30% annually

401(k) / retirement savings program

Short- term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Company

Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle APG is a manufacturing company that supplies a wide variety of masonry and hardscape products to various customers. It is a sub-organization of Adams Products Company.

Founded in 1978

Easton, Northamptonshire, GBR

5001-10000 employees

http://www.oldcastleapg.com/

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