Global Product Manager – Coatings & Aerosols

U-Pol-Limited; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta seeks a Global Product Manager in the UK to own the complete lifecycle of fillers, coatings, and aerosol products, from concept to phase-out. You will lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales and Brand to deliver new products on schedule and optimize profitability.

The role requires at least 3 years in product/project management, a business or science degree, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Product or Project Management.
• Educated in a Business and/or Science-based degree.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Have demonstrated strong commercial acumen with proven project delivery.
• Ability to engage and lead others and manage complex projects.
• Excellent IT, analytical and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle for fillers, coatings, and aerosol products, from concept and development to launch, updates, and phase-out.
• Lead cross-functional project management for new product development (NPD), ensuring timely delivery using the StageGate process.
• Analyze sales performance and profitability using internal master data and reports, taking proactive steps to meet commercial targets.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Brand teams to align product strategies and ensure successful execution.
• Drive pricing, category management, and compliance strategies to support product positioning and competitiveness in the market.
• Gather and apply market intelligence and end-user insights to inform product innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage changes to existing products, including cost-saving initiatives, reformulations, and packaging updates, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Oversee artwork and labeling accuracy, working with design teams to ensure regulatory compliance and brand consistency.
• Support sales enablement by developing product materials, data sheets, and promotional content in collaboration with commercial teams.

Skills

Product management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Business or Science degree

Tools

Stage-Gate

Job description

Axalta seeks a Global Product Manager in the UK to own the complete lifecycle of fillers, coatings, and aerosol products, from concept to phase-out. You will lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales and Brand to deliver new products on schedule and optimize profitability.

The role requires at least 3 years in product/project management, a business or science degree, and strong English communication.