Product Manager Engine Oils

Lubrizol IMEA; Shottlegate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance

Opportunities for professional development

Culture valuing creativity and inclusiveness

Job summary

Lubrizol IMEA is seeking a Product Manager for their Engine Oils division based in Hazelwood, Derby. You will play a crucial role in defining product strategies and managing the lifecycle of key products within the European market. This hybrid position allows for on-site collaboration while also offering remote work flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in product management or related fields. The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Technology Deployment, or Product Management.
• Ability to translate insights into strategy.
• Collaborate effectively across diverse teams and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product, pricing, and positioning strategies.
• Lead full product lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life.
• Shape product roadmap based on customer needs and industry trends.

Skills

Business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational agility

Market understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Chemistry, or Engineering

Job description

Product Manager – Engine Oils

Location: Hazelwood, Derby, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent | Hybrid

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you will be the strategic driver behind a key European Heavy Duty Engine Oils additive and viscosity modifier portfolio. You will define and execute product, pricing, and positioning strategies that strengthen Lubrizol’s competitive position in the market. By becoming the authority on customer needs, regulatory developments, and industry trends, you will help shape our product roadmap and ensure commercial success. Your collaboration with OEMs, customers, and cross‑functional teams will directly influence product development, market penetration, and long‑term portfolio growth. From introduction through to end‑of‑life, you will lead the full product lifecycle to deliver value for our customers and the business.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Technology Deployment, or Product Management
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate insights into strategy
• Excellent communication skills and proven stakeholder engagement experienceAbility to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and global environments
• Solid understanding of markets and technologies related to chemical products
• Demonstrated organizational agility and a proactive working style

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Background in specialty chemicals, lubricants, or related technical industries
• Experience working with OEMs or in mobility‑related markets
• Proven success in managing full product lifecycles
• Ability to interpret complex data and apply market intelligence to drive growth

Your Work Environment

You will be part of a global, highly collaborative organization where innovation and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. Working with experts across marketing, technology, commercial, and supply chain teams, you will contribute to solutions that shape the future of mobility. This hybrid role provides a balance of on‑site collaboration in Hazelwood and the flexibility of remote work, enabling productivity, creativity, and meaningful stakeholder interaction.

Benefits That Empower You

• Hybrid working model supporting work‑life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Participation in a global network of technical and commercial experts
• A culture that values creativity, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement