Product Manager - Fire and Life Safety
Company: Clopay Corporation
Location: Mountain Top
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
CornellCookson, a division of Clopay Corporation is a leading
manufacturer of commercial and grille doors. We pride ourselves on
delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed
quality and innovative products. Our employees are the cornerstone
of our success and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join
our team. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Manager -
Fire & Life Safety Clopay Corporation is currently recruiting
within our Strategic Marketing Department for a Product Manager to
develop, execute and own strategy for one of our critical business
segments; Fire & Life Safety for Clopay, Cornell and Cookson brand
products. This will include developing a deep understanding of
relevant building code, product and segments to keep Clopay
Corporation as an industry leader of life safety products. This
will include an understanding of the following, but not limited to
IFC, IBC, ICC, NFPA, DASMA, ASCE, Miami Dade/TDI, etc. The role
will require the candidate to identify, develop and execute new
product development projects, participate in product planning and
promotional initiatives as well as product management
responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a high level
of attention to detail, and have the skills to navigate and
summarize complex code requirements and translate them into our
product marketing business strategy. The successful candidate will
have the skills to understand segment audiences and translate their
needs into our product marketing business strategy. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Maintain an up-to-date status in
relevant code and standards development to share with the
organization for incorporation into strategic product development
and planning Actively interview and research through dealer, code
body, architectural and other professional channels to identify
product innovation or development opportunities Have the capacity
to navigate financial analysis, forecasts, pricing strategies and
competitive analysis for new product initiatives. Own and perform
product portfolio management for assigned segment, identifying
potential gaps and prospects within channels and markets. Gather
competitive intelligence and amass for easy reference. Utilize
StageGate process for New Product Development initiatives Act as
the link between departments to communicate features and benefits
to support marketing strategy. Development of marketing plans
including product launches, technical documentation,
demonstrations, and promotions as required. Work with Sales and
Marketing Communications teams to develop effective marketing
campaigns for launched products. Required: Bachelor's degree in
Marketing, Business or Engineering. Relevant work experience will
be considered. Minimum of 3 years experience in Marketing, Sales,
or related field with 1-3 years relevant experience in product
management MS Office Suite Collaboration with customers Not
required but a plus: A BS or graduate degree and/or background in
Fire Protection Engineering is desirable MBA Work experience in
Fire Protection, Manufacturing, Construction or Building Materials
preferred Understanding of StageGate, PhaseGate, or similar NPD
processes Recent FPE graduates will be strongly considered
Keywords: Clopay Corporation, New Brunswick , Product Manager - Fire and Life Safety, PR / Public Relations , Mountain Top, New Jersey
