Product Manager

Akzo Nobel Paints (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 450,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel Paints is seeking a strategic Portfolio Manager to develop and execute the annual product portfolio strategy aligned with category growth, technology development, and consumer needs. You will manage lifecycle priorities, drive 12Q/3-year roadmaps, and coordinate with Regional Product Management and Country Marketing to ensure successful launches and portfolio optimization.

Responsibilities include leading Innovation Gate Reviews, translating market insights into development

Job description

Develop and execute the annual product portfolio strategy aligned with overall business objectives and category growth priorities.

Identify portfolio growth opportunities based on consumer needs, market trends, competitive landscape, technology development and business performance.

Define and manage product portfolio, proposition, architecture and lifecycle priorities to support category growth.

Develop and maintain the 12Q Plan / 3-Year Rolling Portfolio Roadmap covering innovation, renovation, portfolio optimization, phase-in and phase-out initiatives.

Track and monitor portfolio strategy performance through IBP processes, including PMR, DMR and COR, and translate findings into clear portfolio actions.

Work closely with Regional Product Management and Country Marketing teams to align portfolio priorities and execution.

Translate consumer, customer, painter/influencer and market needs into actionable product development opportunities.

Monitor market trends, competitor innovation, product propositions, technologies, claims, pack formats and price architecture.

Utilize consumer research, product testing, sales performance and market intelligence to identify portfolio opportunities and risks.

Develop clear product requirements and consumer/product benefit propositions to guide innovation and renovation projects.

Provide product and portfolio insights to Brand Managers to support relevant brand positioning and communication

Lead the development and execution of innovation, renovation and portfolio optimization initiatives across the country, aligned with Regional Product Management priorities.

Identify opportunities for new products, product improvements, pack/format changes, product upgrades, SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization.

Own the end-to-end New Product Innovation (NPI) / renovation process from concept ideation through commercialization and post-launch evaluation.

Lead the Innovation Gate Review (IGR) / Stage-Gate process, ensuring all required deliverables, decisions and approvals are completed at each stage.

Develop and coordinate project briefs, timelines, milestones, deliverables, resources, dependencies and critical paths for each product development project

Coordinate Marketing and Commercial teams to align product proposition, pricing, channel strategy, launch requirements and route-to-market plans.

Act as the central project owner, ensuring clear accountability, timely decision-making, risk management and escalation throughout product development.

Lead cross-functional commercialization readiness for new and renovated products.

Ensure product specifications, packaging, artwork, claims, pricing, master data and regulatory requirements are completed prior to launch.

Coordinate phase-in / phase-out activities and minimize business disruption during portfolio transitions.

Partner with Brand and Customer Marketing teams to ensure product launches are supported by relevant communication and activation plans.

Ensure launches are delivered according to agreed timeline, scope, quality and approved business case

Analyze product performnitor and evaluate post-launch performance against approved business cases and launch objectives.

Recommend and drive gap-closing actions where performance is below expectations.

Identify opportunities for product renovation, reformulation, repackaging, repricing, migration or discontinuation.

Conduct post-launch reviews and incorporate learnings into future innovation and portfolio development.

Continuously optimize the product portfolio to improve growth, competitiveness and profitability.

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we operate in over 80 countries and employ around 35,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high performance products and services our customers expect.

Business Area:

Decorative Paints

Performance Coatings

Buildings and Infrastructure

Transportation