Axalta

Global Product Manager

Axalta Montgomery County, PA

Job Description:

Lead strategic vision and execution of the product strategy for global Mobility. The Global Product Manager will work in close collaboration with sales, engineering, technology, product engineering, and executive management to drive success of product development from concept to completion.

  • Drive the global product growth strategy using understanding of the product market segment, competitive environment, and strong relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Gain support and alignment on the product vision with all levels of the organization.
  • Lead product portfolio optimization.
  • Translate market opportunities and customer problems into clear product requirements.
  • Utilize solid business acumen to execute good business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboratively campaign the new product development process working closely with sales and technology.
  • Manage multiple priorities and evaluate business cases, including value-based pricing and revenue modeling.
  • Translate business-to-technical requirements, and vice versa.
  • Define and track overall team success metrics.
  • Work collaboratively and influence effectively across cross-functional teams and regions
  • Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate information within the organization through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, chemistry, or other technical field. MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years relevant working experience in technical and/or commercial area in the coatings, chemical, automotive, or other industrial segment.
  • Knowledge of OEM coatings is desired, including products, applications, chemistry, and customer processes.
  • Should possess in-depth understanding of product life-cycle management.
  • Demonstrated success in setting strategy and project management.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to lead culturally diverse global teams. Experience of working within an international cross-functional team is preferred.
  • Must be able to influence and work well in a matrixed environment.
  • Results focused and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel (<25%), both domestic and international

    Our Company:

    Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

    Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
    • Seniority level

      Mid-Senior level
    • Employment type

      Full-time
    • Job function

      Product Management and Marketing
    • Industries

      Chemical Manufacturing

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