Sr. Product Management Specialist

Responsibilities :

The Sr Product Management Specialist is a high performing contributor that supports the management of assigned product lines. This role will be responsible for providing crucial support to the product management team in various aspects of the product development lifecycle.

• Develop both short and long-term product plans for assigned product lines and implement actions to achieve desired results.
• Lead improvement initiatives to streamline sales and customer-facing activity.
• Participate in overall product strategy through design, development, and introduction of new products.
• Monitor new product introductions for manufactured and sourced products.
• Responsible for ensuring all departments come together through scheduling tasks and coordinating so that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Manage and resolve, with quality team and suppliers, all accessories related quality or product issues.
• Work with manufacturing to achieve specified designs in production.
• Make processes and business decisions based on understanding of company and customer as well as industry practices, standards, and trends.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to evaluate technical, system, and process improvements.
• May be responsible for conducting various financial analysis related to supported products.
• Follow up and review issues that may arise with order and ensure proper action is taking place.
• Establish and maintain positive business relationships internally and externally to promote business goals.
• Strong understanding of design principles and how they relate to product aesthetics, functionality, and performance.
• Knowledge of color theory, pattern coordination, and the impact of color trends in product design and consumer preferences.
• Ability to review and critique design concepts, color palettes, and material selections with both internal teams and external design professionals.
• Experience collaborating with designers and creatives in product development environments
• Perform other duties as needed.

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About Dal-Tile :

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal tile as well as natural stone, large format slab and countertop products used in residential and commercial spaces across North America.Under its three powerhouse brands — Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean — Dal-Tile leads the industry in both design and product innovation, and is committed to incorporating environmentally-friendly materials, processes, and products throughout its organization.Dal-Tile has more than 9,500 employees in North America and sells its products through a network of more than 300 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and design studios that service a robust network of trade customers. Dal-Tile products are also sold through independent flooring retailers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dallas, Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries, the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world.For more information on Dal-Tile and Mohawk Industries, please visit mohawkind.com. For product information, visit daltile.com, marazziusa.com, and americanolean.com.