Product Manager (LIQUID PAINT, LIQUID COATINGS)

Axalta; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer seeks a Product Manager for its Paint Manufacturing division, based in Philadelphia or High Point. The successful candidate will drive product strategy, manage product lifecycle, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence. A Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in marketing or product management, with a strong background in liquid coatings, are essential. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required for this results-driven position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management.
• Cross-functional and cross-industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of product management plans.
• Conduct market assessments and serve as a market expert.
• Drive implementation of market strategies.

Skills

Strong experience with liquid paint or coatings

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Product Manager (Paint Manufacturing Industry)

Job #: 2025-16118

Citizenship: Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions)

Location: High Point, NC or Philadelphia, PA (Seeking candidates who are local to one of these areas only)

Industry: Paint or Coatings Manufacturing

Salary & Bonus: $120k to $150k Base Salary with 15% Bonus Target

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum), Master’s Degree Preferred

Years of experience: 5+ years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management, in the Paint or Coatings Manufacturing Industry.

Background: Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen

IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST HAVE STRONG EXPERIENCE WITH LIQUID PAINT OR COATINGS, EITHER ON THE TECHNICAL OR PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SIDE, NO EXCEPTIONS

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Job Description:

Objective

The Product Manager (Industrial Building Products), will be responsible for growth and profitability of a product line(s) within Building Products, including formulation and production cost objectives, life cycle management / product obsolescence, and capacity/application capabilities investment portfolio. The successful individual will work closely with the North America business to define and drive execution of a multigenerational product development plan in response to market/segment strategies including strategic roadmaps, gatekeeping, asset optimization, etc.

Essential Functions

Strategic Product Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies. Ensure optimal product portfolio management to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Market Intelligence & Insights: Conduct and synthesize global market assessments through primary and secondary research. Serve as the subject matter expert on market segments, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation & Opportunity Analysis: Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size, dynamics, company share, and growth opportunities. Prioritize sub-segments and customers to guide targeted strategies.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure successful product launches and sustained performance. Serve as the voice of the customer and market within internal teams.

Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization: Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management, including new product forecasting, obsolescence planning, and portfolio rationalization. Ensure offerings meet quality standards and market demands.

Go-to-Market Strategy Execution: Drive cross-functional implementation of market strategies, including pricing, product positioning, promotion, and distribution. Collaborate with sales, technical, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Operational Excellence & Cost Management: Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs. Support capital projects and business rule development.

Voice of the Customer & Innovation Pipeline: Translate customer needs into actionable project plans. Support the sales team by driving a robust opportunity pipeline and leveraging existing capabilities for growth.

Governance & Data Integrity: Ensure effective gatekeeping processes, master data governance, and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree is preferred. Degrees should be in the area of Business Management, Marketing, or other relevant subject matter.
• 5+ years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management.
• Cross functional and cross industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to collect and analyze data and communicate insights effectively.
• Deep understanding of coatings products. Specialty experience within a segment desired.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects influencing and achieving tangible results.
• Demonstrated experience leading gate project management processes and incorporating post launch debriefs as continuous improvement best practice.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to work well and influence others.
• Highly motivated and results-driven with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to challenge status quo and creative problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organization skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.