Industrial Oils Product Manager

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Full-time / On-site (4 days in office, 1 from home)

As a Product Manager you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The primary responsibility of a Product Manager is to develop and implement comprehensive product line strategies to drive the long-term financial health of the assigned product line. The Industrial Oils Product Manager will own and manage the product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, and coordinate with cross-functional teams such as OEM, R&D, sales, procurement, supply chain and operations to ensure the overall competitiveness and profitability of the product line.

• Develop, implement, and manage product line strategies that align with Lubrizol’s corporate strategy.
• Ensure volume forecasts are consistent with market trends.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize product portfolio, profitability, and market share.
• Assist Commercial organization on contract management with valuable competitive product, pricing and margin analysis.
• Provide inputs for the annual profit plan targets setting (volume, revenue, margin) and lead its execution.
• Management of assigned product line (s), including:
• Develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and ongoing product support.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to product launch and beyond, ensuring on-time delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain to manage asset and operational decisions in support of the product line.

• Collaborate with R&D to develop new products or improve existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and OEM teams to develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to guide product development and positioning.
• Develop product positioning, value proposition and messaging to differentiate the product line from competitors.
• Support implementation of marketing plans to generate awareness and demand for the products.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide training and resources to effectively sell the product line.
• Monitor performance, make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and profitability.
• Drive product success and profitability, ensuring the product line meets the needs of target customers.

A strong product manager should be a well-rounded individual with a combination of technical, market, and business skills, as well as strong communication and leadership abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of (ideally multi-functional) experience within the specialty chemicals industry,lubricant market experience a plus.
• Strong background in specialty chemicals, and understanding of product development processes
• Business Acumen:
  Strong understanding of the financial aspects of the product line, including pricing, margins, and profitability.…