Senior Product Manager

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering. Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

Our team is currently seeking a Senior Product Manager. This will be a full-time, hybrid role with onsite expectations of 2-3 days per week at our Innovation Center located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Category Management – the complete portfolio and how it serves the relevant channels in their category

P&L ownership, which includes category margins (and protecting those margins) and costs

Technical understanding of the product and the associated systems

High knowledge of the customer – including special knowledge of key customers and how to work best with them

In-Depth Understanding of the Customers in each channel

Persona development and journey mapping

Problem discovery and validation

Voice of customer to be significant driver of decision making and setting direction

All of the above through various means, but including getting out with customers

Market projections, gap analyses, SWOT, and other tools to understand current picture and the future

Customer and market insights

5 year roadmapping combined with the proper business case analysis to support the initiatives

Communication of the vision through story telling and other means

Drive the category through good leadership and data. Be able to make a business case for the direction the category should go.

Accountability and ownership mindset

Be able to pivot to changing markets and leadership’s POV find solutions

Initial focus on organic activities/roadmaps that drive growth in this area

Play to win – own this important space and develop plans to be the leader

Play a consultant role in identifying areas for M&A to help augment those activities

Apply business metrics to ideas and pathways within the initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field.

7+ years of full life-cycle Product Management experience

5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Product Management experience in the building material product industry

Located within a commutable distance from our Grand Rapids, MI Facility

Authorized for work within the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship

Experience in High-Efficiency Venting space is strongly preferred

Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical stakeholder

Strong understanding of product financial metrics and the ability to develop business cases and ROI analysis for new product initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.