Product Manager

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for Diversity 2022."

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

POSTION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager will develop strategic and tactical business plans for a product line (new product development, feature enhancements, line extensions) - larger in scale - focusing on satisfying customer requirements while meeting enterprise strategic and financial goals. Lead the implementation of these plans as part of a cross functional team. Own and drive product line financial results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead development of comprehensive business cases for assigned product lines within the framework of overall enterprise plans and strategies. Accountable for assigned product performance against targeted volume, market share and profit goals.

* Provide leadership as the Marketing representative on cross functional teams delivering new products or product enhancements though the stage gate approval process, specifically responsible for delivering the customer requirements, volume, pricing, and launch plans.

* Participate in the development of the enterprise portfolio strategy inclusive of positioning, features/options, pricing, warranty and services with a goal of achieving increased levels of customer satisfaction and enterprise financial value.

* Serve as delivery partner to segment marketing managers, supporting go-to-market strategies, product launches, communications and positioning associated with targeted customer segments.

* Support demand elements of Sales and Operations Planning process with forecasts and analysis for assigned product lines, ensuring inclusion of all relevant demand drivers, market conditions, trends, channel and trade factors, and promotions.

* Develop tools and processes to support product information needs of internal delivery partners, field sales, AW channel partners and trade customers.

* Provide industry and product line expertise to support the development of competitive intelligence related to other window and door manufacturers.

* Participate in field forums, shows, customer visits and other meetings to communicate portfolio and marketing programs as needed.

* Participate in strategic and annual operating planning processes.

* Responsible for sound budgeting and expense management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

* Strong product marketing / project work experience (inclusive of product management & product analysis). Experience levels could range from 7 to 15 years of relevant progressive work experience depending upon specific work experiences and educational background.

* 4-year degree, with MBA strongly preferred

* Strong technical & analytical skills (either from formal education or through comparable work experiences)

* Strong strategic planning skills

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Health Savings Account contributions

* Paid holidays plus PTO

* 401(k) plan & contributions

* Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

* Charity contributions

* Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.