Senior Product Manager- Traditional Keys

Senior Product Manager
- Traditional Keys

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At Hillman, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage as well as short‑term and long‑term disability. Financial benefits include 401(k), education assistance, Military Leave Pay, stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

You will also receive PTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see our Benefits Showcase.

Senior Product Manager is responsible for leading product development, planning, and lifecycle management across the portfolio. This includes evaluating and prioritizing new product and customer requirements, defining performance specifications, and developing merchandising and POP solutions. The role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Sales to ensure products meet revenue targets, customer expectations, and overall business goals. Additionally, the Senior Product Manager will oversee key product categories including, but not limited to, residential keys, office keys, and key fobs.

The role drives market research and merchandising strategies to increase adoption and align with consumer trends. Serving as the primary point of contact across the business, this position also supports sales channels during product line reviews, business reviews, and trade shows.

• New Product Development
• Drive product innovation through the Project Management Office (PMO), leading cross‑functional teams from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with Engineering, Design (internal and external), Sales, Marketing, and Licensors to guide product design, development, and launch activities.
• Research, develop, and test merchandising and product strategies to enhance consumer engagement and market relevance.
• Manage full lifecycle execution for new products and machines, from initial concept through end‑of‑life planning.
• Product Leadership
• Monitor product line performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive strategic enhancements aligned with business goals.
• Roadmap Ownership
• Develop, maintain, and communicate a comprehensive roadmap outlining the strategic vision, milestones, and evolution of all machine‑based product with a focus on traditional keys, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market needs.
• Product Line Development
• Forecast, implement, and monitor new and existing product lines to maximize revenue, margin, and overall business performance.
• Support collaborative product development through ongoing coordination with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Partner on planogram creation tailored to multiple retail channels and partners.
• Channel Support
• Support Sales and Channel teams by contributing to customer presentations, line reviews, and new program opportunities with a focus on promotional and merchandising initiatives.
• Provide timely communication, issue resolution, and product expertise to Sales and Support teams across the retail network.
• Market Plan Development & Management
• Analyze revenue, margin, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and guide strategic decision‑making.
• Develop customer‑aligned promotional strategies to drive category performance and strengthen retailer partnerships.
• Channel Revitalization
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to refresh and strengthen channel strategies, enhancing product visibility, consumer engagement, and overall retail presence.
• Rebuild and strengthen customer relationships within the traditional specialty retail channel to drive engagement and long‑term growth.
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