Product Development Manager

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

West Chicago, IL

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin: 0px;">Our vision is to be the best provider of building products in the eyes of our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and communities.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">At Masonite, we understand that <strong>people are key</strong>. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">We hire people that demonstrate <strong>integrity under pressure</strong>. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Our employees are <strong>flexible, versatile and resilient</strong>. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what's on the other side.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">At Masonite, we <strong>hold the door open</strong> for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn't hide behind closed doors.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">We <strong>continuously strive to improve</strong> both our products and our customers' experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</p> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">The Manager, New Product Development is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and commercialization of new products through Masonite&rsquo;s New Product Development Process (Stage-Gate&reg;). Responsibilities include development and execution of the project scope, plan, risks and resource requirements. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with functional heads and senior leaders to gain the cross-functional support needed to drive successful commercialization of new products. This position will lead many of Masonite&rsquo;s largest projects or a combination of large and small projects. </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Leads product development effort on large projects or platforms from conception through launch to include vision and strategy creation, business case development, gaining necessary support, structuring the project and meeting the deliverables. Effectively navigates the process, organizes the efforts, structures the planning and motivates the team to accomplish the project.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Relentless attention to timeline and details. Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Leading and influencing cross-functional development teams including engineering, industrial design, product management, operations, sourcing, etc. Effective at collaboration, brainstorming and teamwork throughout assigned projects. Good communication skills and teamwork approach. Develop and maintain working relationship with other Masonite functional groups and network with customers, trade groups, suppliers and vendors.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Developing and presenting project business cases, project financials, capital requirements, and other key decision factors. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working in product development/commercialization preferred</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to focus and drive ongoing organizational assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to the product development and commercialization processes.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to create a vision and mobilize the appropriate people to execute against it</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to drive the development and execution of product strategy and the linkages to the company&rsquo;s corporate strategy</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Project management skills; knowledge of process and project planning best practices</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive success of a project</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Business acumen; ability to think from an overall &ldquo;best for the business&rdquo; perspective</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Effective decision-making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">&nbsp;</h2>
Requirements: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">A minimum of 8-10 years of experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of large complex product development projects</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Demonstrate customer focus in all interactions. Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and incorporate them into business decisions</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Demonstrated success managing complex projects</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 27.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Academic/Credentials/Certifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required (BS preferred)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">MS, MBA or other advanced degree preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">PMP certification is preferred</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_JobOptions">&nbsp;</div>