PPG · 1 week ago
Regional Product Manager - Packaging Coatings - Americas
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPPG is seeking an Americas Regional Product Manager to join their Packaging Coatings team. The role involves driving profitable growth through the development and optimization of product offerings, as well as managing product lifecycle and portfolio strategies.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Develop product portfolio management strategies to achieve optimization and reduce complexity of existing portfolio
Develop product life cycle optimization (product launch to elimination) and coordinate with commercial, supply and manufacturing to execute
Portfolio cost optimization including pricing, cost savings initiatives, and product transfer
Lead current product optimization projects, prioritizing regional needs for flawless execution
Execute new product innovation launch activities within region, driving accountability to deliver across all functions
Cultivate and maintain regional brand relationships and approvals
“Expert/ Go To” for product offerings
Support Sales organization for key account needs by providing insights on technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business or related field
At least 5 years' experience in product development, strategic marketing or product management
Strong business and technical acumen demonstrating ability to define, develop and execute opportunities
Financial experience: understanding of pricing, margins, and profitability
Ability to translate/quantify data and other information and make reliable decisions on viable business prospect identification
Ability to directly and effectively engage internal and external customers at all levels
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence without authority, in a matrixed environment (cross-functional, cross-regional, and cross-SBU)
Must be able to speak, read, write, and interpret technical information
Available to travel 25% annually both domestically and internationally (Americas)
Preferred
Project Management certification a plus
Company
PPG
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.
10001+ employees
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