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“The Director of Products position exists to lead and manage a $2 billion portfolio, with responsibilities spanning portfolio vision and strategy, product launches, and long-term value creation. This role is highly attractive for long term career advancement as it has the opportunity to shape the company’s direction and impact its future while offering the ability to act as a general manager with P&L responsibility, a critical step for those aiming for executive leadership”  - Ankush Agrawal, Senior Director – Products

The Director of Product Management provides strategic and organizational leadership for our Primed fiber cement business, with accountability for long-term growth, profitability, and portfolio health. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Product Management, this role sets product vision and strategy, leads and develops Product Managers, and ensures alignment between product investments and enterprise priorities.

The Director, Product Management operates as a senior business leader, balancing near-term execution with long-term value creation while partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and R&D.

• Define and own the multi-year product vision, strategy, and roadmap across the Primed fiber cement business.
• Establish clear strategic priorities and investment frameworks to drive sustainable, profitable growth.
• Ensure portfolio decisions are grounded in customer insights, market dynamics, and financial rigor.
• Own aggregate P&L performance for the portfolio, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and return on investment.
• Partner with Finance and business leadership on long-range planning, annual operating plans, and capital allocation.
• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively adjust strategy to address risks and opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers.
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and development pathways within the Product Management function.
• Build scalable product management processes, tools, and operating rhythms.
• Serve as the senior product partner to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D leadership.
• Drive enterprise alignment on product priorities, trade-offs, and execution plans.
• Represent Product Management in executive forums, providing clear recommendations and decision support.
• Oversee major innovation initiatives and ensure disciplined lifecycle governance across the portfolio.
• Ensure product development efforts are scalable, operationally feasible, and aligned with brand and customer promises.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10–12+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Development, or related leadership roles; experience with full P&L ownership strongly preferred; Experience operating in a manufacturing or durable goods environment strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strategic thinking and decision-making capability; advanced financial acumen and project management expertise; executive presence with the ability to influence at the highest organizational levels.
• Travel: Up to 40–50% annually, as business needs require.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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