Global Product Manager

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus potential

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

SRG is seeking a Global Product Manager based in Cheshire West on a permanent basis. The role requires significant experience in the chemical industry, including product management and international commercialization, with a Chemistry degree or higher.

The position involves leading global portfolio strategy, lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, regulatory, sales and operations to drive growth across regions.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc/MSc or higher) in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in chemical industry, including product management and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and lifecycle management of a global portfolio of speciality chemical products.
• Develop and implement product strategies, including market positioning, pricing and portfolio optimisation.
• Conduct market analysis, including customer needs, competitive landscape and regulatory considerations.
• Drive global product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams for successful commercialization.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, operations and sales to align product development and execution.
• Support sales with technical product knowledge, training and go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish standardized product management processes and best practices across regions.
• Build and align global teams to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Global Product Manager required, based in Cheshire West on a permanent basis. Candidates will hold significant experience within the chemical industry, including product management and commercialisation of speciality chemicals across international markets. A degree (or higher) in Chemistry (or similar) is required.

Title: Global Product Manager

Salary: Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience), plus car allowance and bonus potential

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a well-respected, global speciality chemicals manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and market-led product development. They are now looking for a Global Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, commercialisation and lifecycle management of a portfolio of performance chemical products across international markets.

This is a highly visible, strategic role, responsible for driving global product strategies, leading cross-functional collaboration and supporting commercial growth through effective portfolio management. The successful candidate will operate within a matrix organisation, working closely with R&D, sales, regulatory and operations teams to deliver value across the product lifecycle.

Benefits: Multinational chemicals business with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration. Attractive salary, car allowance and bonus scheme. Excellent pension scheme and private healthcare.

Role / Description

• Leading the strategic direction and lifecycle management of a global portfolio of speciality chemical products
• Developing and implementing product strategies, including market positioning, pricing and portfolio optimisation
• Conducting market analysis, including customer needs, competitive landscape and regulatory considerations
• Driving global product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialisation
• Collaborating closely with R&D, regulatory, operations and sales teams to align product development and execution
• Supporting sales teams with technical product knowledge, training and go-to-market strategies
• Monitoring product performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Establishing standardised product management processes and best practices across regions
• Building and aligning global teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

Requirements

• Degree (BSc/MSc or higher) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Extensive experience within the chemical industry, ideally within speciality chemicals. Other sectors of industrial or performance chemicals will be considered
• Proven success managing products in international markets within a matrix organisation
• Strong understanding of commercialisation, product lifecycle management and market dynamics
• Knowledge of regulatory environments (e.g. REACH, TSCA) is advantageous
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel internationally

Keywords:

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.