Portfolio Product Regional Manager

PPG; Alexander (AR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Regional Portfolio Strategy Manager to lead product management initiatives within the Protective & Marine Coatings team. This role focuses on developing regional product strategies and managing new product development (NPD) portfolios, requiring a strong background in engineering or business and proven leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will have 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a management role. This position offers a hybrid work environment with flexible Fridays.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applicable business experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of management experience, with people management skills.
• Ability to define and track key metrics for product success.

Responsibilities

• Develop the regional product strategy aligned with global priorities.
• Oversee regional product managers and ensure governance.
• Interface with R&D and commercial teams to set product priorities.
• Support customer discussions to assess market needs.

Skills

Management experience

Business acumen

Process optimization

Metric tracking

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Business

Job description

Job Overview

As a member of the Regional Protective Platform team, Protective & Marine Coatings, you will lead a team of regional product managers by establishing initiatives that align with PMC’s strategies for our product portfolio range. The Regional Portfolio Strategy Manager owns the management of product and new product development (NPD) portfolios, including product life cycles, increasing range complexity, and supporting growth in core base business and priority segments. You will report to the Regional Protective Platform Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop Regional Product Strategy according to the Global Business Platform and Global Product Strategy.
• Accomplish global product line strategies within the region by providing governance and oversight to regional product managers.
• Serve as critical interface between R&D, segment, and commercial teams to lead agreement and set priorities.
• Support segment managers and commercial teams during main customer discussions to assess needs from industry experts, collect informal voice of customer, and share critical product characteristics.
• Lead the regional NPD portfolio by product category, guiding decisions for prioritization and resource commitment.
• Update all supporting documentation for products in respective categories and implement the best change‑management actions.
• Develop product life‑cycle optimization from launch to elimination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field with eight years of applicable business experience.
• Minimum of five years’ management experience, including people management and an understanding of complex structures to affect change, improve processes, and find solutions that improve results.
• Experience defining and tracking metrics that measure the success of products.
• Process‑oriented with the ability to simplify complexity and increase agility.
• Business and technical acumen that demonstrates the ability to define market shifts and needs in order to stay ahead of the market.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

How We Work

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in‑person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

Benefits

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location, which allows us to compensate employees competitively across geographic markets. Compensation decisions are based on skill sets, experience, training, qualifications, education, licensure, and certifications, among other factors. Other incentives may apply. Employee benefit programs are designed to support the health and well‑being of our employees. Insurance coverage and benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace, continuous learning, and embraces diverse perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].