Senior Product Line Manager Job

The Arkema Group; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative materials is seeking a Senior Product Line Manager in Dublin, Ohio. This role is responsible for developing and implementing business strategies to enhance sales and profits while managing product lines and maintaining market focus. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in SAP and Salesforce. The position offers opportunities to lead new product initiatives and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in multiple commercial roles is preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies for increasing sales and profits.
• Manage product lines within AP&C business units.
• Support expansion into markets by identifying product adaptations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, engineering, or a STEM-related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Power BI

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

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We are seeking a Senior Product Line Manager that will be responsible for developing and implementing business strategies for increasing sales and profits in line with the business objectives. Acting as a mini-GM, the incumbent will own the Growth, Profit, Lifecycle Management, and Product Strategy for the PSA business. They will provide global leadership for the PSA business through planning, directing, coordinating, and organizing all aspects of the product family including new product introduction and growth initiatives, pricing, promotions, sales training, cost reductions, and supply chain support.

Activities

• Manages product lines within AP&C business units, collaborating globally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, and Manufacturing.
• Develop long-term product strategy to meet market needs with Marketing and R&D.
• Identifies margin enhancement and risk mitigation projects with R&D, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Manages and prioritizes project portfolios.
• Builds product lifecycle roadmap, including development, extensions/rebranding, and rationalization with R&D and Marketing.
• Support expansion into markets by identifying product adaptations, regulatory considerations, and growth strategies specific to region.
• Maintains commercial offerings, including SKUs, packaging, pricing, lead times, minimum orders, and order change policy.
• Leads or supports new product launches from concept to commercialization through Stage-Gate process.
• Communicates market forces affecting pricing to Sales, including supply & demand, material costs, competitive activity, and innovation.
• Develops 5-year projections for CAPEX projects.
• Prepares customer communication for changes in products or services.
• Coordinates global product portfolio with other Bostik entities.
• Serves on Market Segment Team, contributing to segment strategy execution.
• Leads cost savings, risk mitigation, and new product development projects.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to continuously improve product cost structures and deliver greater value to customers
• Maintains accurate and relevant product systems information.

Context and Environment

• This role is primarily internally focused, with connection to all operating units and functions within the business. The PLM is the voice of the business in operational settings, maintaining the focus on the customer and business growth.
• This role is perfect for a detailed, organized individual who thrives in a fast paced, result-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Profitable growth of assigned product lines
• Pricing and pricing strategy for assigned product lines and market segments
• Set priorities for customer and market driven technology projects
• Demonstrate ability to introduce and educate the sales team and customers on new products.
• Familiarity with the use of SAP and Salesforce.com

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, engineering, or a STEM-related field. MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in Product Management, Marketing, Business Development, Supply Chain, Sales, Tech Service, or a related field. Experience in multiple commercial roles is preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, and MS Project is preferred.
• Experience with Stage-Gate and leading new product development projects is preferred.
• The ability to thrive and multitask in a metric and performance-based environment
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and persuade/influence others
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, responsibilities, and business needs within a short time frame
• Able to identify and lead development of solutions for market and customer needs
• Excellent leadership, organization, planning, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving, financial analysis, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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