Great Day Improvements - Senior Platform Product Manager
We are seeking an innovative and results-oriented Senior Platform Product Manager to lead the development, execution, and growth of strategic product platform(s). In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence to optimize product performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and deliver business growth. The position is the cornerstone in developing and delivering new product programs within specified quality and financial/ price targets for product lines. You will partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, operations, and supply chain, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and execution of a comprehensive product roadmap. This role demands a strategic thinker who excels in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
Critical area of focus of this role: BATH growth & expansion
ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy and Roadmap:
• Develop and execute product platform strategy, aligning with corporate goals and market opportunities.
• Drive share gains & accretive margins across product categories & brands.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to perform and/or direct: Competitive analysis, product ideation, project management, pricing recommendations, sample review
Market Analysis:
• Conduct market & competitive analyses / research, including voice of customer (VOC) feedback, to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Use insights to influence product development and marketing strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to optimize product positioning and delivery.
• Partner with R&D to develop innovative solutions that meet market demands and regulatory requirements.
• Lead weekly cross-functional meeting with team members
Customer Engagement:
• Engage with key customers and stakeholders to gather insights and foster long-term relationships.
• Represent the organization at industry events and customer meetings.
Project Management:
• Lead project teams to ensure on-time and on-budget product launches.
• Maintain a focus on quality and customer experience throughout the product development process.
• Collaborate with engineers & cross-functional SMEs to ensure all products meet regulatory / quality standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the bath or home improvement industry
• Proven success in managing product lifecycles, from concept to market launch with an understanding of brand equity and consumer insight
• Strong strategic & analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Strong financial & business acumen
• Consumer product background with market awareness of styles and trends
• Experience with customer research, competitive analysis, and market trend
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Independent, self-starter with high sense of urgency and agility
• Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, preferably exposure to sales and service organizations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• High energy, motivated individual with a passion to support the customer
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to meet business needs
If you are passionate about product management and driving business success through strategic innovation, we invite you to join our team. Together, we’ll redefine the bath product experience and exceed customer expectations.
GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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