Product Development Manager

Job Summary

MAAX, a leader in North American bathroom fixtures, is looking for a Product Manager to drive the growth of strategic product portfolios across the organization.

In this role, you will lead the development of innovative, customer-focused products - from concept to launch - while working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Channel, and Sales.

You’ll join a dynamic and passionate team driven to win in the bathware space and committed to shaping the future of North American homes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategy and execution, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a tangible impact through product innovation.

The role requires regular collaboration and presentations to cross-functional teams and leadership, in both French and English.

Core responsibilities

• Own assigned product categories, including full product lifecycle management and new product development

Product management responsibilities

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Define product positioning and key differentiators (“how we win”)
• Develop and maintain a long-term product roadmap aligned with business goals
• Manage the product portfolio to drive revenue growth and profitability while also managing products life cycle
• Align product initiatives with overall company strategy and available resources

Market & Customer Insights

• Engage with customers early in the development process to validate needs and concepts
• Conduct and contribute to market research (objectives, methodology, execution, and analysis)
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to inform decisions

Financial & Pricing Strategy

• Build business cases for new products, including sales forecasts and profitability analysis
• Establish pricing strategies that support strong market positioning and margins

Go-to-Market & Commercialization

• Support product training, product launches and commercialization strategies
• Collaborate with marketing teams on product positioning, messaging, and campaigns
• Contribute to brand awareness initiatives (events, digital marketing, etc.)

Communication & Collaboration

• Present product strategies & roadmap, project updates, and business cases to leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of product development processes

Profile

• Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and drive to deliver
• 3–5 years of experience in product management, product development or a related field
• Experience with physical products in a manufacturing or durable goods environment
• Experience in channel marketing or sales is an asset
• Experience in the sanitary ware, construction, or plumbing industry is an asset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative products with real market impact
• Opportunity to work on product development projects with proximity to manufacturing plants
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits