Group Technical Product Manager, Software

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

We’re excited to be adding a Group Technical Product Manager, Software to our growing Connected Products Group software product team! This is an engaging and challenging opportunity that plays a critical role in shaping the definition and delivery of the Moen Smart Water Network software ecosystem supporting our Flo and other smart water product categories. We are looking for an execution-oriented, customer-obsessed product leader who wants to live on the edge of technologies that bring software and hardware together, within the connected home.

This position will report directly to the Vice President, Software Product Management. We are seeking a product leader to direct a broad cross-functional effort to define and deliver software features and products that bring our whole home water ecosystem to life.

POSITION LOCATION:

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with all work performed in Deerfield IL, or San Francisco, CA where the candidate will be expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Build and mentor a team of technical software product managers, leading cross-functional Agile teams to develop software for the Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff products on the Moen Smart Water Network platform, collaborating deeply with software engineering and product design.
• Manage and maintain the Moen Smart Water Network software platform as a core asset in the company’s connected devices strategy.
• Collaborate with Category Management to define new product development initiatives and with Software Program Managers to plan and execute product delivery.
• Leverage usage data to drive data-informed decisions in product prioritization and development.
• Work in an Agile environment, continuously refining business needs, setting priorities, and defining milestones and deliverables.
• Define and refine team objectives and key results (OKRs) for new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with UX specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Own and prioritize the sprint backlog for assigned products, ensuring development efforts align with strategic priorities.
• Lead product discovery and design efforts, working closely with designers to ensure a user-centered approach to feature development.
• Track and report product performance post-launch, using key metrics to assess impact and inform future investment.
• Communicate progress and insights to senior executives through structured reporting on all key initiatives.
• Analyze and present key consumer performance metrics, including app reviews, product feedback, and Net Promoter Score (NPS), to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Customer Success to enhance user satisfaction and ensure product support aligns with customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software product management, software development, or related roles (QA, technical program management, or product design).
• Proven experience leading software product managers and cross-functional Agile teams.
• Experience with connected products preferred.
• Strong ability to define and execute product roadmaps while ensuring strategic alignment with business goals.
• Strong foundation in software development, including system architecture, programming languages, APIs, data structures, and cloud services.
• Extensive experience with mobile technologies, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, cloud services, and device firmware.
• Proficient in managing software platforms and product ecosystems, ensuring scalability and seamless cross-product integration.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and best practices for software development.
• Proficiency in Jira or similar tools for issue tracking and product planning.
• Data-driven mindset, leveraging analytics to assess product health, understand