Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding!  We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?   

People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community.  We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:   

The IT Product Manager oversees the development and delivery of software products that meet the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders. The Product Manager will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute it.   This role also conducts market research, user research, competitive analysis, and data analysis to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and product requirements.

Core Functions:

•    Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for software products or features.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, marketers, and sales, to deliver high-quality products that solve customer problems and create business value.
•    Conduct market research, user research, competitive analysis, and data analysis to identify customer needs, market opportunities, and product requirements.
•    Prioritize and manage the product backlog, write user stories, and define acceptance criteria.
•    Communicate the product vision, goals, and progress to internal and external stakeholders, such as executives, team members, customers, and partners.
•    Plan and coordinate product launches, including beta testing, feedback collection, documentation, and marketing campaigns.
•    Measure and evaluate the performance, impact, and user satisfaction of the product using various metrics and feedback tools.
•    Continuously iterate and improve the product based on user feedback, data insights, and market trends.

Key Measures of Success:   

•    Established and communicated product roadmaps.
•    Customer satisfaction and generated business value.
•    Product quality - Reliability, secure and performance.
•    Excellent project management and leadership skills.
•    First-rate written and verbal communication skills.
•    Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.” 
o    Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
o    Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
o    Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:     

Minimum Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
•    Proven experience in product management, preferably in the software industry.
•    Strong technical background and knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
•    Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
•    Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to use data and user feedback to guide product decisions.
•    Creative, innovative, and customer-centric mindset, with the ability to generate and validate new product ideas.
•    Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
•    MBA

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Travel is required as needed throughout the year.  Travel can include conferences, site visits, customer/supplier/vendor trips and leadership offsites.

Benefits Offered:

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:
•    401K – We match up to 4%
•    Medical
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Holiday pay
•    Vacation pay
•    Mental health resources
•    Healthcare coordinators
•    Life insurance
•    Health Savings Accounts
•    Flexible Spending Account
•    Short-Term Disability
•    Long-Term Disability
•    Profit-Sharing bonus
•    Performance based merit increases
•    Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.