Director of Product Management

Job Summary:

The Product Management Leader is a strategic business driver responsible for owning and scaling product categories to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. This role goes beyond traditional product management by adopting a business ownership mindset. The role will be accountable for category performance, innovation, and long-term value creation in alignment with desired customer outcomes.

 

This position leads a team of Product Managers, in addition to Technical & Design Services and Codes & Compliance teams, defining and executing product strategy in alignment with company objectives. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D to deliver industry-leading product roadmaps, optimize profitability, and ensure Carlisle continues to lead in system solutions and market relevance.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Product Vision
  • Define and execute a comprehensive product management strategy aligned with executive leadership’s goals and market dynamics.
  • Develop and champion multi-year product roadmaps grounded in customer needs, competitive analysis, and growth opportunities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Product & Portfolio Ownership
  • Own full product lifecycle management including new product development, SKU rationalization, and line extensions.
  • Own the stage-gate process and ensure alignment across R&D, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Ensure all products meet regulatory, listing, and certification requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Market Insight & Opportunity Analysis
  • Partner with marketing to gather, synthesize, and cascade customer insights across the organization.
  • Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to guide product decisions, positioning, and pricing.
  • Identify and size addressable market opportunities and forecast category growth.

• Business Performance & Pricing Strategy
  • Analyze monthly category performance (revenue, margin, pipeline) to inform tactical adjustments and strategic planning.
  • Own strategic pricing, providing tools and guidelines for Sales based on cost, competitive dynamics, and profitability targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement through cost optimization, reformulation, and value engineering efforts.

• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive demand generation, channel enablement, and value messaging.
  • Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure product availability, quality, and efficient go-to-market execution.
  • Actively participate in industry events and associations to stay ahead of trends and influence market direction.

• Process Excellence & Best Practices
  • Define and implement best practices in product management, including structured roadmapping, VOC integration, and portfolio reviews.
  • Establish scalable SKU management and product governance processes.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of PM and market developments.
• Thorough understanding of PM strategies and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data driven decision making
• Strong business/financial acumen
• Experience with PM road mapping tools; high level modern technical knowledge
• Strong understanding of user experience and user research tools
• Strong building code knowledge

Competencies:

• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.