Product Manager - Energy Storage Materials

Critical Fit Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Product Manager for Energy Storage Materials in Boston. The successful candidate will manage the product lifecycle from development to commercialization in the chemical manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include driving product strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of product management experience, and strong analytical skills. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 – $130,000 per year, reflecting market rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development and management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps.
• Lead product development from ideation to execution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage product lifecycles.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Product Manager - Energy Storage Materials

Boston Area

DESCRIPTION:

The Product Manager – Energy Storage Materials will be responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle of all products within the assigned industry segment. This high‑impact role manages the product portfolio, develops and leads product roadmaps, guides technical development, ensures regulatory compliance, drives commercialization efforts, and aligns solutions with customer application needs by understanding the full customer buying journey and crafting differentiated value propositions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps.
• Monitor competitive intelligence and market trends by geography to inform strategy with insights and communication functions.
• Continuously evaluate product offerings to ensure relevance, efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Lead product development from ideation to execution.
• Identify and validate high‑value customer problems and innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and sales to assess feasibility, prioritize features, articulate value proposition versus competition, and define clear product scope and success criteria.
• Manage the commercialization and stage‑gate processes in coordination with R&D, sales, supply chain, operations and manufacturing functions.
• Drive cross‑functional execution of the development stage‑gate process.
• Partner across R&D, Operations, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing & Pricing.
• Ensure rigorous testing, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize development timelines and costs without compromising quality.
• Manage product lifecycles across the assigned industry segment.
• Guide products through introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases.
• Monitor product performance and market fit to inform lifecycle decisions.
• Partner with supply chain, sales, and finance to adjust forecasts, inventory strategy, and profitability targets.
• Manage all product data, including data sheets and application guides.
• Coordinate with legal, R&D, and marketing to ensure consistency and availability of literature.
• Support digitization efforts by maintaining clean, structured data; manage product certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements based on the region and application.
• Ensure that all SKUs have proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions that align with industry and customer standards.
• Manage trademarking processes for new products, working closely with marketing and legal teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate brand risk.
• Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in product portfolio performance and customer satisfaction.
• Translate market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into actionable recommendations for product roadmap planning and optimization.
• Design and execute field trials in partnership with application development teams to gather insights, identify potential improvements, and ensure readiness for commercialization.
• Oversee internal and third‑party material testing to confirm product compliance, durability, and performance standards.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product development and management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in the global chemical industry, with a preference for manufacturing formulated products.
• Experience in adhesives, sealants, and coatings for electronic chemicals is highly desirable.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Engineering and Product Management

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year (range may vary by location).