Ceramic Product Manager

Momentive Technologies • Strongsville, OH

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About The Position

The Product Manager works with the Global Business Director to develop and execute the ceramics business strategy, drive top-line growth, and manage profit and loss responsibility for products in the Ceramics Powders and Shapes business, as well as high thermal conductivity graphite materials. The role coordinates product portfolios and takes partial to full responsibility for their performance and success.

The Product Manager contributes to the five-year revenue and business strategy, addresses day-to-day business and supply chain challenges, and maintains a focus on customer satisfaction. The role establishes pricing strategies, manages product lifecycles, and drives product line growth through product development, customer insights, and market trends. It also supports stakeholders with technical guidance, sales materials, product promotion, business KPIs, and revenue pipeline management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, engineering, operations management, or business.
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Self-motivated, able to work with a wide range of stakeholders, and able to drive projects with internal teams and target customers.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Track record of successfully developing and implementing a business strategy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in ceramics manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of experience in a previous product line manager or sales role.
• Knowledge of ceramic powder and shape markets.
• Prior experience using the SAP ERP platform.
• Project management skills.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product portfolios and assume partial to full responsibility for their success and performance.
• Help develop and communicate the five-year revenue and business strategy for the Ceramics Powders and Shapes business.
• Assist in managing and leading day-to-day activities addressing business, production, procurement, and supply chain challenges.
• Maintain a business focus aimed at exceeding customer satisfaction.
• Establish and execute pricing strategies for product portfolios.
• Help manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design through production, post-launch activities, product enhancements, updates, and end-of-life strategies.
• Drive product line growth through product development, customer insights, and market trends.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders, including business leadership, supply chain, sales, finance, and production organizations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Generate sales collateral, including product presentations, competitor benchmarking, and value proposition guides.
• Participate in product promotion activities through relevant marketing channels.
• Develop business KPIs to measure business performance.
• Assist in leading the revenue pipeline process in coordination with the Ceramics Powders and Shapes product line team.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic and voluntary life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level