Title: Product Manager - Marketing & Innovation Location: Northampton / Home Based Salary: Competitive Salary Permanent, Full Time Application Deadline: 03/02/2025 We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Marketing & Innovation team in the position of Product Manager. The Product Manager will play a pivotal role in the management & strategic development of Forterras product portfolio. The Product Manager has ultimate responsibility for their assigned product category. Their key responsibilities will include ownership of the products strategy, developing and maintaining the product roadmap, and conveying the roadmap to the development team to ensure they build the product according to plan. In addition, the Product Manager will be responsible for the development of marketing strategies and campaigns (in collaboration with the marketing communications team) which target relevant market segments and decision makers. Your duties would include but not limited to the following: Lead and manage the product development process, from ideation to commercialisation, ensuring timely delivery of high quality products that meet market requirements and exceed customer expectations. Build comprehensive insights from competitor landscape and consumer preferences and integrate these findings into the product development strategy. Collaborate with cross functional teams to foster a collaborative approach to co-creation enabling a seamless product development process and successful market launches. Build out a robust product roadmap, outlining short-term and long-term goals aligned to the business strategic objectives and vision. Monitor industry trends, technological advancements and regulatory developments in order to identify opportunities for product enhancement and category expansion and integrate sustainable practices into the product development process. Build robust NPI process that works across multiple internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of Critical Path from ideation to launch and end of life. Manage Product Lifecyle through structured Range Reviews and build out mid term product roadmaps in collaboration with the commercial and operational stakeholders. Working in partnership with the Senior Product Manager, creation of product roadmaps of each of Forterras product categories. Capture market feedback & insights to identify key areas of opportunity / need for improvement within the product portfolio. Develop the NPD funnel & manage the NPD process, working closely with all internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of plans & allocation of resources. Development & execution of a 5 year product roadmap aligned with Forterras strategic priorities Development & execution of the annual product marketing plan including annualised product range review & new product launches - aligned with the wider business goals & priorities. Working in collaboration with the marketing communications team, development of marketing communications plans for each product category to reach target market segments & decision makers. About You : Have at least 5 years experience working in a product management / product marketing role within a B2B environment (ideally within the construction industry or design led products eg Textiles, Flooring, Ironmongery, Cermics) A successful track record of working in cross-functional environments in the development & commercialisation of new products / services Strong project management skills are essential (ideally with a relevant project management qualification e.g. Prince2) Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate market insight and data into actionable product strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skill with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and communicate complex ideas to stakeholders. Passion for sustainability and a demonstrated commitment to integrating sustainable practices into the product development process Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to market conditions and business priorities. Qualification: Essential: Degree qualified preferably in a technical / science-based subject Desirable: Project management qualification (eg Prince2 or similar) What We Can Offer You: Competitive Salary and Benefits package Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution Generous holiday allowance Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members Employee Referral Scheme Service Awards Sharesave Scheme eligibility Holiday Exchange Scheme Financial Wellbeing Program Personal development and opportunities for progression Company Annual Bonus Scheme We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick. Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems. Forterras purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects. We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces. ADZN1_UKTJ