Product Manager, Finishes & Color Strategy

Ultipro

Mounds View (MN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15% immediate return

Disability & life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

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Job summary

Quanex in Mounds View, MN seeks a Product Manager for finishes strategy across colors, coatings, plating and decorative/protective finishes. You will own the finishes roadmap, harmonize standards, and translate market needs into differentiated finish solutions while partnering across engineering, operations, sourcing, quality, sales and marketing.

You bring 5–7 years in B2B product management, strong cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of finishing technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA preferred.
5–7 years in B2B product management or finishes/coatings.
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, sourcing, sales and marketing.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Owns finishes strategy and lifecycle across Quanex Hardware Solutions portfolio.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, sourcing, sales, and marketing to ensure consistent appearance and performance.
Lead commercialization of new finishes and products; drive portfolio governance, pricing, and lifecycle management.
Improve finish quality, profitability, and customer adoption while reducing complexity.