Project Manager

This Is Who We Are

ROCKWOOL Core Solutions is part of ROCKWOOL Group. We provide tailor‑made stone wool and engineered mineral fibre solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) systems. We work closely with industrial manufacturers, using our expertise to develop solutions precisely matched to each project’s needs. Find out more at ww.coresolutions.rockwool.com

Location : Milano

This is the role

In the context of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) within the European area, you will be working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver cutting‑edge solutions that meet the specific needs of our European industrial partners and clients. You will be supporting the innovation pipeline by identifying and developing new systems and solutions that leverage the unique performance benefits of stone wool. This role involves managing innovative projects encompassing products, systems, and services, while consistently thinking outside the box to drive creative solutions.

The Product Manager is also ensuring that all innovations comply with relevant patents, norms, and standards, thereby safeguarding intellectual property and maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Product & System development: at the crossroad of our Marketing and development Team and Group Development, ensure the translation of the business cases (sales forecast, improvements, cost reductions …), identified by Product Manager, to the development of new solutions (products and systems);
• Project management: create the steps and the corresponding milestones of innovation projects and identify the “Go/no Go” gates needed to run new development and/or product optimisation;
• In collaboration with the Public Affairs manager, add valuable technical propositions to strengthen our strategic pillars: develop connections with laboratories, suppliers (equipment, machines…) and the factories to test processes and products.
• Produce and make available the technical documentation for your portfolio to reduce the “Route to Market”.
• Identify actionable levers that can increase technical performances.
• Support Product Manager to adjust the portfolio according to new systems and technical improvements.
• Benchmark of existing solutions and systems based on market and literature.
• Translate solution performance expectation into stone wool specifications to fit with the system.
• Interface with machine and industrial process suppliers for the integration of the stone wool in the final system.
• Responsible for the deliverables and timeline of the projects managed agreed with the Public Affairs & innovation manager.

• Industry passionate with 5+ years’ experience in product management role within construction or industry.
• Knowledge of building physics.
• Experience with project management: process and documentation.
• Pragmatic, creative, product oriented and solution oriented, excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong lead with proactive mindset with ability to engage others, build internal and external network and share relevant information.
• Good digital working knowledge: from Microsoft Office to Social Network.
• Team worker in an international environment.
• Planning and Organizing, Learning ability, Oral communication skills, Tenacity, Initiative, Results Orientation.
• English language: fluently in speech and writing.
• Competencies considered as a plus: knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues and European energy regulation and transition regulations, knowledge of foreign languages (German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, French…), basic understanding of business financials, strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, negotiating.

This Is What We Offer

A full‑time permanent employment contract. Salary levels benchmarked and aligned with market trends. 20 days of annual leave + 10 additional days of leave per year. Health insurance in accordance with the national collective labour agreement (CCNL). Corporate welfare programme. Paid time off for medical visits (16 hours per year). Training programmes and courses that support your personal and professional development, as well as support from experienced colleagues.

We are a purpose‑driven, sustainable, and people‑focused company built on three strong pillars.

Sustainability & Responsibility – every role helps create a better tomorrow.

Collaborative Culture – together, we innovate and succeed.

Career Growth & Stability – your growth meets the stability of a company founded in 1937.

Interested? Apply today. Rock the future!