Chemical Product Manager

ChemTreat, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

ChemTreat, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Product Manager to own the strategy, performance and lifecycle of assigned chemical product lines.

This role sits at the center of the business, partnering with Product Champions, Sales, R&D, Technical Staff, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, Regulatory and Finance to solve challenges and drive portfolio performance. The role is hybrid, four days onsite in Glen Allen, VA and one day remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of product management, R&D, or related technical/commercial roles in chemical/industrial sectors.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate across technical, commercial and operational audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio strategy, performance, setup, optimization and obsolescence for assigned chemical product lines.
• Bridge commercial, technical and operations teams to translate business needs into product actions.
• Partner with Product Champions on strategy, pricing, and lifecycle decisions.
• Support product positioning, launch strategies and sales enablement materials.
• Ensure compliance and support product stewardship and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical chemistry background

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningfulwork thatmakes an everyday impacton the world around you. Joining a companywith a proventrack recordof success and an exciting future. It’spossible with a role atChemTreat. ChemTreat, aVeraltocompany, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment.We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for ourcustomers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotiveindustry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment. When you join the ChemTreat team and the broaderVeraltonetwork,you’llhave the chance to shape the future of our planetand the future of your career.You’llhave opportunities to build new skills andinvest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makesan everyday impact onthe world’s vital water resources. Learn more about howour team ismaximizing the power of water:https://wi.st/3vH5OUK ChemTreat is seeking a Chemical Product Manager to own the strategy, performance and lifecycle of assigned chemical product lines. This role sits at the center of the business, partnering closely with Product Champions, Sales, R&D, Technical Staff, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, Regulatory and Finance to solve challenges, support the commercial team and drive portfolio performance. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical chemistry foundation who wants to move closer to the business side of product strategy, pricing, lifecycle decisions and cross-functional leadership while continuing to work in a fast-paced, technical environment. The role is hybrid, four days onsite in Glen Allen, VA and one day remote.

Why This Role

Join a collaborative, supportive team with deep technical knowledge and strong cross-functional partnership. Gain broad exposure across nearly every part of the business, including commercial, technical, operations, compliance and supply chain teams. Work in a stable and growing organization with a long history of consistent profitability and career-development opportunities. Build skills that can open doors to future leadership, operations, commercial or broader business roles. Support a highly customized portfolio of approximately 1,800 chemical solutions, with new products created to meet evolving customer needs.

What You Will Do

Own assigned chemical product lines, including strategy, performance, setup, optimization and obsolescence decisions. Serve as the hub between commercial, technical and operational teams, translating business needs into practical product actions. Partner closely with technical Product Champions to manage product-line strategy, product performance, raw-material challenges and customer-driven needs. Balance day-to-day issue resolution with longer-term portfolio priorities, adjusting quickly as business needs change. Manage portfolio economics, pricing, profitability, product rationalization and lifecycle activities in partnership with key stakeholders. Partner with Product Champions, Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Operations to execute product strategies. Support product positioning, launch strategies, market initiatives and sales-enablement materials. Ensure product compliance and support product stewardship and regulatory reviews.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical discipline; a chemistry or other technical degree is strongly preferred. 5 or more years of relevant experience in product management, R&D, technical service, operations, lab, analytical chemistry or a related technical/commercial role within the chemical, industrial, specialty chemical, water-treatment, paper, packaging or adjacent process-industry environment. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate effectively across technical, commercial and operational audiences. Ability to manage shifting priorities, solve urgent issues and work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Interest in growing into the business side of product management while leveraging a strong technical foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in chemical, industrial, specialty chemical, water-treatment, paper, packaging or similar technical environments. Experience working with commercial teams, technical stakeholders, operations or product-line owners to solve customer or business problems. Background in R&D, analytical chemistry, technical service, lab operations or process-focused technical roles with exposure to business priorities.

ChemTreat is proud tobe apart of the Water Quality segment ofVeralto(NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you joinVeralto’svibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environmentwhere purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources andessentialswe all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together,we’reSafeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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