Sr Director (Global Product Management)

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Senior Director, Global Product Management leads Tremco CPG's global product strategy, overseeing product development, lifecycle management, and market alignment across North America and Europe from ideation to end of life. This role drives innovation, operational efficiency, profitability and strategic growth while ensuring that products meet regulatory standards, market demands, and company financial goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide global strategic leadership across North America and Europe, with direct oversight and management of Directors of Product Management for North America and Europe.

• Develop and define global strategy, set long-term vision and roadmap for the product portfolio, aligning it with company goals and identifying new market opportunities.

• Align product initiatives with global growth objectives and sustainability goals.

• Support strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and new market expansion.

• Oversee global lifecycle management and portfolio strategy.

• Steer the product development process from concept to launch, partnering cross-functionally with R&D, Strategy, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Technical Services.

• Ensure compliance with international, regional, and local building codes, environmental regulations, technical standards and specifications, and sustainability goals.

• Communicate global product release schedules and implement best practices.

• Optimize the OneTremco portfolio, manage product mix across regions including product rationalization and managing SKUs to reduce complexity.

• Drive value engineering initiatives to reduce costs through formula optimization, raw material sourcing, and manufacturing efficiencies without sacrificing quality.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

• Participate in strategic planning, product launches, and industry events.

• Drive the introduction of new, innovative products or technologies.

• Lead market research initiatives and engage with contractors, architects, and building owners to understand voice of the customer (needs, pain points, and emerging trends).

• Investigate competitive offerings to position company products as market leaders and identify gaps in the market.

• Conduct global market intelligence and represent Tremco CPG in industry forums.

• Establish global floor pricing and, in partnership with Sales and Pricing develop pricing models that maximize margin and volume.

• Lead team, foster a data-driven culture, collaborate cross-functionally to align on product, pricing and go-to-market strategies, and provide executive level updates on product performance, ROI, and market dynamics.

• Provide staff with coaching and mentoring to develop, grow and retain talent.

• Perform other duties as requested, required or assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's degree in related field required; Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

10+ years of progressive product management experience, including global leadership; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid U.S. Passport required.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven success managing complex product portfolios and international teams.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS 365 Suite; experience with SAP, Power BI, and CAD tools preferred.

• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to build bench strength and grow team members.

• Cultural awareness in working with diverse teams across multiple countries

EUROPEAN MARKET-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience navigating European regulatory frameworks (CE, REACH, EPDs).

• Familiarity with European construction standards and certification bodies.

• Success launching and managing products across multiple EU markets.

• Multilingual capabilities or experience in multilingual business environments preferred.

• Understanding of EU market dynamics, customer behavior, and distribution channels.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Up to 75% domestic and international travel may be required.

WORK LOCATION:

On-site at our office in Conroe, TX.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk, hear, taste, and lift up to 25 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.