VP Product Management
Mohawk Industries, Inc. - Calhoun, Georgia, us, 30703
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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk. What we need: Mohawk is looking for a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Product Management to lead the Product Management, Product Development and Design functions for our Residential Carpet division. This role serves as the executive champion for product strategy and execution, driving alignment across functions to deliver breakthrough innovation and sustained growth. From concept to commercialization, this leader will shape the roadmap and ensure delivery of compelling, market-relevant products that differentiate Mohawk in a competitive landscape. What you’ll do: Define and lead the cohesive strategy for Product Management, Product Development and Design. Manage the full product lifecycle from new product introductions to end-of-life phase-outs, ensuring portfolio health, pricing strategies, margin optimization, and strategic alignment with market needs. Develop and articulate differentiated value propositions that elevate carpet’s role in the home—positioning it as a design-forward, performance-driven flooring solution. Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap – balancing innovation with manufacturability, cost efficiency, and performance standards. Champion user-centered design, anticipate and act on emerging trends in design, consumer preferences, and market needs, while ensuring alignment with brand identity and customer expectations Lead the end-to-end product development process, driving speed to market while ensuring quality and consistency. Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to inform high-impact product decisions and implement strategies to maximize margin, competitiveness, and value perception across the portfolio. Cultivate seamless collaboration across Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing and Sales to ensure executional excellence Build a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement by developing and mentoring future leaders, creating strong succession plans and enabling high-performing teams. What you have: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred. 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in product, design or development roles. 10+ years of senior management experience, including leading multiple departments. Experience in manufacturing, design or technology-driven industries preferred. What you’re good at: Inspiring leadership with a comprehensive understanding of complex product ecosystems. Strong commercial orientation, strategic vision, and customer-first mindset. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across all levels. Proven ability to lead through influence and drive organizational change. High integrity, discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and ERP systems (e.g., AS400). #LI-CR1 Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
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