PRODUCT PORTFOLIO MANAGER - RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS & DOORS

Position Summary

The Product Portfolio Manager serves as a strategic individual contributor responsible for driving the overall strategy, positioning, and lifecycle management of YKK AP’s residential window and door product lines. This role leverages market intelligence, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure products align with customer needs, industry trends, and organizational objectives. The Product Portfolio Manager applies independent judgment to shape product direction, influence key business decisions, and develop strategies that enhance market competitiveness and profitability.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Develop and influence product strategy in partnership with sales and manufacturing leadership by applying independent judgment and market expertise to define the residential window and door product line roadmap.
• Analyze and interpret market intelligence (including Voice of Customer and competitor data) to identify opportunities for product innovation, improvement, and differentiation.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive business cases for new products and lifecycle management, incorporating financial analysis, market justification, and cross-functional input to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate strategically with sales and marketing communications to shape product positioning, messaging, and supporting materials that align with business objectives and market demands.
• Monitor and evaluate market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer trends to proactively recommend strategic adjustments to product and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for new product development by defining market requirements, validating concepts, and supporting successful commercialization activities.
• Design and deliver training content and communication materials to ensure sales teams are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote new or updated products effectively.
• Perform other strategic or analytical duties as assigned in support of the company’s growth and profitability

Education and Experience

Recruiter Contact : ASHLEY LITTLE

ASHLEYLITTLE@YKKAP.COM

YKK AP America Inc. is an