Global Technical Support Manager, Protective & Marine Coatings

PPG; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Global Technical Support Manager to lead delivery of high-quality, responsive technical support within PMC Protective. This role ensures best-in-class customer support for complex, high-value projects and strengthens relationships to drive growth.

The position involves coordinating cross-regional teams, supporting FPSO/FLNG and industrial segments, and interfacing with Product Management, Engineering, and R&D to advance standards and test data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong experience in Protective & Marine coatings or comparable industries.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proven background in technical support, project engineering, or specification management.
• Experience with complex global projects (e.g., Marine, EPC-driven environments) preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-regional technical support efforts across geographies.
• Provide timely and accurate technical support to global customers, KAM teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Support complex projects and applications, including FPSO/FLNG, infrastructure, and industrial segments.
• Review and contribute to owner and EPC specifications, ensuring alignment with test data and real-world performance.
• Prepare technical statements, reports, and guarantee support documentation.
• Deliver technical presentations and workshops to customers, Owners, and EPCs.

Skills

Technical support

Cross-functional

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Job description

PPG is seeking a Global Technical Support Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, responsive technical support within PMC Protective business.

This role is critical in ensuring best-in-class customer support for complex and high-value projects, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting business growth through technical excellence and agility.

Location is flexible, with a preference for Pittsburgh, PA, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Wrocław, or Kunshan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-regional technical support efforts, ensuring seamless collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with regional and local technical support teams across geographies
• Provide timely and accurate technical support to global customers, KAM teams, and internal stakeholders
• Support complex projects and applications, including FPSO/FLNG, infrastructure, and industrial segments
• Review and contribute to owner and EPC specifications, ensuring alignment with test data and real-world performance
• Prepare technical statements, reports, and guarantee support documentation
• Deliver technical presentations and workshops to customers, Owners, and EPCs
• Support specialized system selection based on application requirements
• Act as a key interface between Product Management, Engineering, R&D, and regional teams
• Provide technical support to Global Product Managers and contribute to product development
• Ensure availability and communication of standards, certifications, and test data
• Manage a high volume of global technical requests, prioritizing critical and complex inquiries

Business Impact

• Strengthens customer confidence and long-term relationships
• Drives project specification wins and successful execution
• Enhances PPG’s competitive differentiation through responsiveness and expertise
• Supports business protection and growth in key accounts globally

Key Competencies

• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
• High level of responsiveness and accountability
• Ability to work across global, cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
• Strong experience in Protective & Marine coatings or comparable industries,
• Strong business acumen
• Proven background in technical support, project engineering, or specification management
• Experience with complex global projects (e.g., Marine, EPC-driven environments) preferred
• Knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and testing protocols.
• Experience with complex global projects (e.g. EPC-driven environments) preferred

Why Join PPG PMC?

At PPG, technical excellence and customer responsiveness are at the core of our success. In this role, you will play a strategic part in shaping customer trust, securing key projects, and reinforcing PPG’s position as a global leader in Protective & Marine Coatings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.

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