Global Product Manager

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive product roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives.

Identify and advance new product opportunities through the stage‑gate process by analyzing market trends, synthesizing customer insights, and evaluating competitive gaps.

Lead cross‑functional teams to optimize product lines and solution portfolios, ensuring alignment with market needs and company capabilities.

Build financial models to justify projects and programs in collaboration with the Finance team.

Oversee the financial performance of product lines, driving growth and profitability through strategic planning and execution.

Ensure product and aftermarket part availability through effective lifecycle management, stocking strategies, and supply chain coordination.

Conduct and present global market research, including market sizing, trend analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer behavior insights.

Translate market and customer needs into clear product requirements and specifications to ensure commercial and technical success.

Partner with the sales team to establish and maintain global pricing strategies that reflect market dynamics and value propositions.

Contribute to the creation of compelling marketing assets, sales tools, trade show content, and training materials.

Drive the execution of growth initiatives through targeted marketing campaigns and brand‑building efforts in collaboration with Marketing Communications.

Empower the global sales force with the necessary product training, digital content, and collateral to maximize market impact.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (required).

Minimum 5 years of industrial experience, preferably in an industrial polymer or related business (required).

Experience developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps (required).

Demonstrated cross‑functional project management skills (required).

Demonstrated success leading marketing and sales campaigns (required).

MBA is strongly preferred.

Experience managing software products is a plus.

Key Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork and collaboration across functions

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Other Requirements

Domestic and international travel up to 30%

Participation in video and teleconferences that may occur outside normal working hours

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Environmental conditions include working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

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