Head of Product Management

This is who we are

ROCKWOOL Core Solutions is part of ROCKWOOL Group. We provide tailor-made stone wool and engineered mineral fibre solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) systems. We work closely with industrial manufacturers, using our expertise to develop solutions precisely matched to each project’s needs.

You will have the responsibility for the strategy and performance of the ROCKWOOL Core Solutions (RW‑CS) product portfolio. You will lead a team of Product Managers and Product Data Specialists, design and drive portfolio and life cycle management processes, and ensure continuous alignment with the business strategy and RW‑CS product trademarks, working in close collaboration with Supply Chain, Sales, Group Product Managers, factories and external partners.

You will report to the Marketing & Development Director of RW‑CS.

• Management and development of the product management team
• Ensure alignment of the product roadmap with the business strategy (positioning, target customers, profitability, differentiation).
• Safeguard the coherence and value of the RW‑CS product trademarks across the portfolio (product hierarchy, naming, value proposition, key messages).
• Define and steer portfolio tactics (segmentation, prioritisation, positioning, rationalisation/extension of ranges).
• Create visibility on portfolio performance through robust governance (regular reviews and clear recommendations to invest, maintain, enhance or discontinue products).
• Ensure reporting and follow‑up of portfolio KPIs (turnover, margin, product mix, number of SKUs, new product launch success rate, etc.) and propose corrective action plans.
• Establish and lead Product Life Cycle Management processes: introduction of new solutions (business cases, go/no‑go decisions, launch plans), management of product maturity (optimisation, repositioning, bundles/systems), decline and discontinuation (exit scenarios, stock management, communication).
• Structure the Product Inquiry process with Supply Chain (requests for product changes, new product ideas, specific customer requirements): ensure structured intake and evaluation, prioritise requests in line with strategy and available resources, communicate decisions to all relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain to: secure product availability and back‑up solutions, optimise portfolio complexity (SKU management, industrial constraints), plan product launches and withdrawals, manage risks (obsolescence, capacity, stock levels).
• Digitalisation of product data and ensure full onboarding and maintenance of products in the PIM (Product Information Management) system.
• Be responsible for product data quality and propose appropriate action plans.
• Maintain alignment of the Product Hierarchy structure with Master Data in relevant systems.
• Be responsible for adherence to product naming conventions.
• Implement tools and processes to create relevant technical documents (e.g. datasheets) using digital tools, positioning the organisation at the leading edge.
• Ensure the Product Management team maintains a high level of technical expertise across RW‑CS business segments (Providing technical expertise, content and communication, performance, standards, applications, systems).
• Lead the creation of technical content (product data sheets, sales arguments, application guides, specifications, technical FAQs, sales support material) to support our differentiation and thought‑leadership positioning.
• Ensure the consistency and quality of technical communication towards internal teams (Sales, Business Development, Specification, Customer Service), customers, specifiers and partners.
• Support Sales and Marketing teams in preparing presentations, training and campaign content for offerings.
• Work with internal experts (Group development, factories, Quality, Certification) to ensure products meet required performance and compliance standards, in continuity with responsibilities for product certification and qualification.
• Work actively with Innovation, Market Intelligence, Marketing & Communication and Technical Competence Centre colleagues to define action plans that enrich and strengthen the…