Product Manager Oil & Gas

Solenis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemicals leader is seeking a Regional Product Manager for the Oil and Gas sector in the Middle East & Africa. You will manage product optimization, pricing strategies, and collaboration across supply chain and sales teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the industry, showcasing strong commercial and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in chemicals used in Oil & Gas applications.
• Experience in product management or technical sales within the MEA region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the regional Oil & Gas product portfolio.
• Own pricing execution in the region.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Support key commercial opportunities with the Sales team.
• Contribute to segment prioritization for new products.
• Support product lifecycle execution and demand forecasting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Job Title

Regional Product Manager – Oil and Gas, Middle East & Africa

Industry

Specialty Chemicals / Water Treatment / Industrial Applications

Location & Travel

• Dubai & Africa (Flexible location – Solenis office or home-based)
• Up to 30% travel

About the Role

Solenis is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Regional Product Manager to lead its Oil & Gas product portfolio across the Middle East and Africa. In this role you will drive product portfolio optimization, pricing execution, supply strategy, and commercial support for one of our most dynamic and high-impact sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and rationalize the regional Oil & Gas product portfolio to improve market competitiveness and profitability
• Own pricing execution in the region, including list and target prices, while supporting strategic pricing decisions for new and existing products
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize manufacturing and sourcing strategy across regional assets
• Partner with the Sales team to support key commercial opportunities, proposal development, and customer engagements
• Contribute to segment prioritization and support the development and commercialization of new products aligned with growth strategies
• Support product lifecycle execution, demand forecasting, and pricing discipline in alignment with global and regional objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in chemicals used in Oil & Gas applications, including exposure to pricing strategy and commercial decision-making
• Experience in product management, technical sales, or application engineering within the MEA region preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking with a track record of driving profitable growth
• Deep understanding of industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive positioning in Oil & Gas chemicals
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, fast-paced global environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using financial and decision-support tools to analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead high-impact regional strategy within a global industry leader
• Visibility to senior leadership and influence over key product and business decisions
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and sustainability
• Career growth within a globally recognized company driving essential solutions for water-intensive industries

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.