Senior Concrete Admixture Product Manager

CPS, Inc.

Cleveland (OH)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

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

You will interface with R&D, technical service, sales, and customers to deliver high-performance solutions for ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure applications. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in product management or related roles within construction chemicals.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.