Senior Product Manager - Connected Products
@ Fortune Brands

Deerfield, Illinois, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago

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Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our mission is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens through our brands and innovative work.

Job Overview

As the Senior Product Manager - Connected Products, you will join the Connected Security team, overseeing product strategy, roadmap and lifecycle management for connected product lines including iconic brands like Master Lock and Yale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own product portfolio strategy and develop a 3-year roadmap.
  • Conduct market analysis, competitive reviews and Voice of Customer research.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams for product introductions.
  • Define customer requirements and translate them into clear product specifications.
  • Lead pricing, margin strategies and manage product lifecycle transitions.

Qualifications

Minimum 6+ years experience in product management, with a technical background. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is required. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the Smart Home or Connected Home industry and managing product portfolios with both hardware and digital components.

Work Arrangement & Location

This role is set on a hybrid schedule based in Deerfield, IL. In mid-2025, the company will transition to a new world-class campus with enhanced collaboration amenities.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range is estimated between $107,000 and $145,000 USD, with eligibility for annual bonus plans or role-based sales incentives. Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits are provided.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Strategy
  • Roadmap
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Voice of Customer
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Technical Acumen
  • Smart Home
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at Fortune Brands

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Fortune Brands: Review company culture and recent innovations.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize product and technical achievements.
  • Highlight leadership: Demonstrate cross-team collaboration success.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice product strategy and market analysis.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review connected product lifecycle trends.
Study smart home technology standards.
Analyze market and competitive data.
Refresh fundamentals in hardware and digital.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing cross-team conflicts.
Explain strategic decision-making under pressure.
Discuss handling project setbacks collaboratively.
Share examples of leadership and innovation.

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