Concrete Product Manager

CPS Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Concrete Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of their concrete chemical admixture portfolio.

You will act as the primary liaison among R&D, technical service, sales, marketing, and customers to deliver high-performance, value-added solutions for ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes lifecycle management, market positioning, and profitability, with responsibility for regulatory compliance and the ongoing

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management within construction chemicals or related field.
• Strong knowledge of concrete admixtures and mix design principles.
• Experience launching or managing industrial chemical products and driving revenue.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support for the admixture product lines.
• Lead new product development from concept to commercialization with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.
• Monitor product performance, quality, profitability, and portfolio rationalization.
• Coordinate testing, tools, and training materials for sales and customers.
• Travel to construction sites and industry events as required.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Portfolio management

Regulatory understanding

Technical sales

Education

Bachelors in engineering or related field

Job description

Concrete Product Manager

Leading Building Materials manufacturer is looking for a Product Manager with experience in concrete product lines (admixtures, cementitious materials, coatings, sealants, etc.). Company offers fantastic benefits, hybrid work schedule; great opportunities for growth! The Concrete Product Manager will lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of their concrete chemical admixture portfolio. This role is responsible for driving product lifecycle management, market positioning, and profitability of plasticizers, superplasticizers, accelerators, retarders, air-entraining agents, waster reducers, and specialty admixtures used in ready‑mix, precast, and infrastructure applications. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between R&D, technical service, sales, marketing, and customers to deliver high-performance, value-added solutions that meet evolving construction demands. The Admixture Product Manager is expected to demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to providing industry-leading service and support to internal and external customers. They should also be dedicated to personal growth in product knowledge and industry experience.

Salary $70,000 - $90,000

• Provide service and support for the admixture product lines


• Assist in product troubleshooting by proactively coordinating testing and analysis activities between sales representatives, customers, Product Managers, R&D / product development, and operations.


• Assist in the development of next generation sales tools such as product comparative guides, certification letters, product calculators, concrete mix design tools etc.; formats include paper-based, web-based, and/or electronic tools.


• Actively participate and complete tasks efficiently within the company’s Corporate Initiatives.


• Interact as a reliable peer especially to product managers and assistants, marketing communication staff, sales representatives, customer service, business development, R&D/product development, and the operations group.


• Lead new product development projects from concept through commercialization in close collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams; manage stage-gate processes and prioritization.


• Monitor product performance, quality, and profitability; recommend portfolio rationalization or line extensions as needed.


• Track regulatory developments (ASTM, EN, local standards) and ensure products remain compliant; support certification and approval processes.


• Maintain electronic product technical files.


• Help plan and provide product training and demonstrations to organization / customers.


• Occasional travel to construction jobsites or customer locations to provide product support and travel to participate in industry and Trade organizations / associations may be required.

• Benefits M/D/401K

• Technical Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Marketing or a closely related field 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, technical sales, or application development within construction chemicals, concrete admixtures, or related specialty chemicals.


• Solid understanding of concrete technology, mix design principles, and the functional chemistry of admixtures (polycarboxylate ethers, lignosulfonates, etc.).


• Proven track record of successfully launching or managing industrial chemical products and driving revenue growth.