Job Description & How to Apply Below
At Hempel, our coatings help protect people, structures and investments around the world. We are looking for a Global Product Manager to shape our Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection portfolio, connecting customer needs, technical insight and commercial opportunity.
Working across our Hempafire and Hempacore solutions, you will influence portfolio direction, support successful launches and help strengthen the value we deliver to customers globally.
Own a portfolio with global impact
You will turn segment strategy and market insight into clear product priorities, working across functions and geographies to keep the portfolio relevant, competitive and ready for what customers need next.
Own the global Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection portfolio, including product phase in and phase out Develop product roadmaps and positioning that balance performance, cost, application efficiency and customer value
Build a strong understanding of customer needs and use it to guide portfolio and commercial decisions
Turn innovation into customer value
You will work with technical, commercial, marketing, assortment and sustainability colleagues to move ideas from development to launch with the right evidence and customer story behind them.
Lead relevant product development and launch projects through Hempel processes
Ensure solutions are supported by effective testing, approvals and technical packages
Create clear value propositions and embed sustainability into portfolio and product decisions
Bring your perspective, curiosity and commercial thinking
We are looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, asking good questions and turning complex information into practical decisions. You do not need to match every preferred point to make an impact in this role.
You will ideally bring:
At least two years of experience in the chemical industry within an international environment
Technical knowledge combined with strong business or commercial understanding
Strong chemical background or relevant product management experience required
Experience in coatings, Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection or a related technical market is essential
Experience with global product development, optimisation or launches, plus strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
Make your mark at Hempel This is a highly collaborative global role where your ideas and perspective can shape a strategically important portfolio. We value different experiences, backgrounds and ways of thinking, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to contribute and grow.
If you are excited by the opportunity to combine technology, customer insight, sustainability and commercial impact, we would love to hear from you. Even if you do not meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you could bring to the role.
Application due Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Job Functions Marketing, Product Management, Research Industry Chemicals At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected.
In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
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Location:
Cwmbran, United Kingdom;
Birmingham, United Kingdom;
Bristol, United Kingdom;
London;
Manchester, United Kingdom;
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Type:
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