Global Segment Leader

Company Description

ITW Construction provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. With products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, the Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW's Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures through our Customer Back Innovation process best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations. Tools, and related fasteners, account for a significant portion of total segment revenues

Job Description

• Develop a compelling global product strategy for the Paslode Cordless tool and consumables category including market sizing, segmentation, competitive analysis, and value proposition.
• Partner with the internal global divisions to develop an aggressive innovation pipeline and product road maps based on growth focused segments, consumer insights, quantifiable and differentiated customer value propositions & business cases.  
• Lead the segment team to develop innovative solutions that bring a unique value to the targeted end user segments and are accretive to our business product portfolio.
• Maximize growth opportunities by identifying and expanding into additional global markets that may benefit from the same or similar solutions.
• Partner with cross functional and divisional teams to drive successful launch of new products through trust, shared risk, collaboration, and communication.
• Lead the development of Annual & Long-Range plans based on in-depth understanding of the market segmentation, market trends & end-user needs.
• Identify, lead, and develop talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness in meeting company goals. This may include selecting and on-boarding talent, communicating effectively to foster a culture of engagement, cascading vision, creating goal alignment; and coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a business minded technical individual who can empathize with our end user needs and wants and effectively translate them into product/technical requirements to his/her development group. Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, business, marketing, or comparable discipline; MBA preferred.
• 3-5+ years’ experience of progressive commercial business experience including leadership in product management & Product launches

• Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic & operational levels, with proven track record of developing & executing customer back innovation strategies
• Travel up to 35% (Domestic and International) 

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or lo