Portfolio Manager - #1677515

Job Description

About ITW:

ITW is a Fortune 250 diversified global manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businessesTW Construction Products is one of seven business segments providing fastening systems for the residential, commercial and renovation sectors with global revenues of approx. 1.8 billion dollars. Our key brands include Paslode, SPIT, NKT Fasteners, Adjufix, Cullen and Gang Nail.

Position Summary:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will lead the Product Management team of the Business Unit. In this role you will be responsible for defining our Product strategy, to ensure delivery of above-market organic growth by identifying the best opportunities in the market as well as developing the next generation of Tools in collaboration with the Global Tool Unit to allow the Business Unit to reach full potential.

Primary responsibilities:

• Expert in Discover / Research projects: with reporting in clear Business Case output


• Accountable for Market Share / Segmentation / end user buying behaviour to continue to optimize product range


• Define & track and influence innovation and design and drive the path to full potential


• Provide project management tools to the Product Manager team to have an efficient and effective execution


• Drive Opportunity Projects through Discovery Phase with support from Product Managers.


• Close relationship with Key Stakeholders to ensure progress on projects


• Identify and manage risks and important decisions to meet the targets


• Responsible for building opportunity lists through research of current Market and end users:.

Experience and skills:

• Strategic Marketing expert


• Solid Engineering level understanding of End User.


• Expert on UKN Building Regulations and Trends: analyze new markets/ applications and trends.


• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make strategic decisions based on results


• Creative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset


• Customer First approach and a Growth Mindset in everything you do


• Strong people management skills and proven track record to motivate and engage team members through changes


• Experience from working in an international environment (English at professional level).


• Prepared to travel as required