Product Manager - Ceilings
Saint-GobainWHY DO WE NEED YOU? At Saint-Gobain, our purpose is to Make the World a Better Home. Through innovation, sustainability and customer-focused solutions, we are shaping the future of construction across Canada. We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Product Manager, Ceilings to lead the growth and profitability of our ceilings product portfolio. This role develops and executes product strategies, identifies market opportunities, manages the product lifecycle, and collaborates across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing and R&D to deliver exceptional customer value. What's the Job? As Product Manager, Ceilings, you will be accountable for the strategic direction and commercial success of the ceilings portfolio across Canada. Product Strategy & Portfolio Management Develop and execute short- and long-term product strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage the ceilings portfolio across its lifecycle, including product introductions, enhancements, rationalizations and discontinuations. Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity and industry developments to identify growth opportunities. Develop business cases and recommendations supporting new-product initiatives and portfolio investments. Customer & Market Insight Conduct customer visits, contractor interviews, distributor meetings and Voice of Customer activities to understand market needs and emerging trends. Translate customer, market and competitive insights into actionable business strategies. Collaborate with the commercial team to identify market opportunities and strengthen customer engagement. New Product Development & Launch Lead cross-functional product development initiatives through the Stage-Gate process. Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Sales to bring new products to market successfully. Develop launch strategies, value propositions, pricing recommendations and commercialization plans. Pricing & Profitability Manage pricing strategies to support profitable growth for new products. Monitor portfolio performance, margins, sales trends and market share. Recommend actions to improve product profitability and competitive positioning. Sales & Marketing Support Collaborate with the sales organization to develop growth plans and customer-specific opportunities. Support the creation of sales tools, product training, literature, presentations and marketing programs. Act as the product expert for internal stakeholders and customers. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the central point of coordination among Canada Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service and Technical teams. Drive alignment and accountability on key product initiatives and strategic priorities. Collaborate with other Saint-Gobain businesses, including Ecophon and Eurocoustic, to develop new product opportunities for Canada. IS THIS JOB FOR YOU? What Do You Bring? Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field. Five or more years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Sales or a related discipline. Experience in building materials, construction products, ceilings, wall systems, interiors or manufacturing is preferred. Experience managing product portfolios and leading product launches. Knowledge & Skills Strong business acumen and a commercial mindset. Experience with pricing, product lifecycle management and market analysis. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Experience using Voice of Customer, market research and competitive intelligence to guide decisions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business analytics tools. JOIN US and help shape the future of ceilings and interior solutions across Canada. TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN Saint-Gobain is the world’s largest buildin…