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

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<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: <p dir="LTR">The New Product Development Manager 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.</p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -152px; top: 25.3608px;">&nbsp;</div>
Responsibilities: <p dir="LTR">This position will lead many of Masonite&rsquo;s largest projects or a combination of large and small projects:</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Relentless attention to timeline and details. Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li> <li>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 relationships with other Masonite functional groups and network with customers, trade groups, suppliers, and vendors.</li> <li>Developing and presenting project business cases, project financials, capital requirements, and other key decision factors.</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive the success of a project.</li> <li>Experience working in product <span class="WMO2">development/commercialization</span> preferred</li> <li>Ability to focus and drive ongoing organizational assessment to identify gaps/opportunities relative to product development and commercialization processes.</li> <li>Ability to create a vision and mobilize the appropriate people to execute against it</li> <li>Ability to drive the development and execution of product strategy and the linkages to the company&rsquo;s corporate strategy</li> <li>Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups</li> <li>Project management skills; knowledge of process and project planning best practices</li> <li>Proven ability to manage extensive communications both up and down in the organization to keep key stakeholders appropriately engaged and informed to drive the success of a project</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Business acumen; ability to think from an overall &ldquo;best for the business&rdquo; perspective</li> <li>Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and budgets and manage multiple priorities</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -43px; top: 25.3608px;">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul> <li>A minimum of 8-10 years of experience with a strong track record in driving implementation of large complex product development projects</li> <li>Demonstrate customer focus in all interactions. Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and incorporate them into business decisions</li> <li>Demonstrated success managing complex projects</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong><span class="WMO2">Academic/Credentials/Certifications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required (BS preferred)</li> <li>MS, MBA or other advanced degree preferred</li> <li>PMP certification is preferred</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -32px; top: -20.0028px;">&nbsp;</div>