Director – Global Product Management
| Company | Axalta |
|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, MI, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced business degree strongly preferred
- 10+ years in product management or marketing in the chemical or coatings industry, with at least 5 years in a global or senior leadership role
- Proven track record in launching and managing successful technical products across international markets
- Deep understanding of automotive OEM, Tier 1 supplier ecosystems, and coatings technologies (solventborne, waterborne, powder, e-coat)
- Strong business acumen with experience managing P&L and driving commercial strategy
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel up to 30% – 40%
Responsibilities
- Own the global product strategy, roadmap, and vision across all regions and product lines within the coatings and chemicals portfolio
- Lead market segmentation, portfolio positioning, and pricing strategy to maximize revenue and margin
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform innovation and differentiation strategies
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle from ideation through commercialization to phase-out
- Champion Stage-Gate or other product development processes to ensure timely and cost-effective launches
- Drive VOC (Voice of Customer) into R&D and innovation pipelines
- Prioritize and guide new product processes (NPP) and line extensions in collaboration with global R&D
- Drive sustainability initiatives (low-VOC, waterborne, and powder coatings) and digital color-matching innovations
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to develop compelling value propositions and go-to-market plans
- Support key account engagement and business development with technical and strategic insights
- Align global and regional product pricing strategies and value-based selling tools
- Lead product P&L performance; track key metrics including revenue growth, gross margin, and market share
- Optimize supply chain, sourcing strategies, and capacity planning in collaboration with operations and procurement
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, SKU rationalization, and portfolio optimization
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team of product managers and market specialists
- Foster strong collaboration with R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, and regional business leaders
- Ensure compliance with global safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (REACH, TSCA, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.