The Industrial Metal Coating Systems (MCS) Product Manager will be responsible for growth and profitability of a product line(s) within MCS Liquid Industrial business, including formulation and production cost objectives, life cycle management / product obsolescence, and capacity/application capabilities investment portfolio at Axalta
Requirements
- Deep understanding of coatings products
- Specialty experience within a segment desired
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to both collect and analyze data followed by communicate insights effectively
- Proven success leading cross-functional projects with influence to achieve tangible results
- Demonstrated experience leading gate project management processes and incorporating post-launch debriefs as a continuous improvement best practice
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to work well and influence others
- Ability to challenge status quo and creative problem solving
Responsibilities
- Strategic Product Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies
- Market Intelligence & Insights: Conduct and synthesize global market assessments through primary and secondary research
- Market Segmentation & Opportunity Analysis: Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size, dynamics, company share, and growth opportunities
- Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization: Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management, including new product forecasting, obsolescence planning, and portfolio rationalization
- Go-to-Market Strategy Execution: Drive cross-functional implementation of market strategies including pricing, product positioning, promotion, and distribution
- Operational Excellence & Cost Management: Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs
- Governance & Data Integrity: Ensure effective gatekeeping processes, master data governance, and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, or other relevant discipline required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in a marketing, commercial, or product management role with industrial liquid coatings alignment
- Travel required: up to 25%
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
