Product Manager; Industrial Building Products; Chemicals, Coatings Industry

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Winston-Salem, NC and Greensboro, NC:
Greater Philadelphia time type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :

** Product Manager (Industrial Building Products)
** Job #:
**** Citizenship:
** Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions)
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* Location:

** High Point, NC or Philadelphia, PA (Candidate must be local to either City)
** Industry:
** Chemicals, Coatings
** Salary & Bonus:
** Depends Upon Experience
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum), Master’s Degree Preferred
** Years of experience:
** 5+ years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management, in the Chemicals, Coatings Industry.
** Background:
** Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen****(Company Website Link)
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* Job Description:

**** Objective:
** The
** Product Manager (Industrial Building Products)**, will be responsible for growth and profitability of a product line(s) within Building Products, including formulation and production cost objectives, life cycle management / product obsolescence, and capacity/application capabilities investment portfolio. The successful individual will work closely with the North America business to define and drive execution of a multigenerational product development plan in response to market/segment strategies including strategic roadmaps, gatekeeping, asset optimization, etc.
** Essential Functions**:
** Strategic Product Leadership**:
Lead the development and execution of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies. Ensure optimal product portfolio management to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
** Market Intelligence & Insights**:
Conduct and synthesize global market assessments through primary and secondary research. Serve as the subject matter expert on market segments, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
** Market Segmentation & Opportunity Analysis**:
Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size, dynamics, company share, and growth opportunities. Prioritize sub-segments and customers to guide targeted strategies.
** Cross-Functional Leadership:
** Collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure successful product launches and sustained performance.  Serve as the voice of the customer and market within internal teams.
** Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization**:
Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management, including new product forecasting, obsolescence planning, and portfolio rationalization. Ensure offerings meet quality standards and market demands.
** Go-to-Market Strategy Execution**:
Drive cross-functional implementation of market strategies, including pricing, product positioning, promotion, and distribution. Collaborate with sales, technical, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.
** Operational Excellence & Cost Management**:
Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs. Support capital projects and business rule development.
** Voice of the Customer & Innovation Pipeline**:
Translate customer needs into actionable project plans. Support the sales team by driving a robust opportunity pipeline and leveraging existing capabilities for growth.
** Governance & Data Integrity**:
Ensure effective gatekeeping processes, master data governance, and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree is preferred.  Degrees should be in the area of Business Management, Marketing, or other relevant subject matter.
* 5+ years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management.
* Cross functional and cross industry experience preferred.
* Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to collect and analyze data and communicate insights effectively.
* Deep understanding of coatings products. Specialty experience…