Director, Product Management & Strategy

Orbia

12h•$160,000 - $215,000

About The Position

The Director is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of the Minerals portfolio to maximize long-term value creation. The role leads decisions concerning portfolio optimization, growth opportunities, market positioning, innovation, commercial strategy, capital investments, and strategic partnerships. Working across functions and businesses, the Director aligns resources toward sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and shareholder value creation. The position develops strategic recommendations and executive communications; partners with Commercial leadership on value propositions, pricing, negotiations, and market approaches; and leads cross-functional execution. It oversees pricing, profitability, value-chain, and financial analysis, and provides commercial and strategic leadership for capital projects, business cases, partnerships, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities. The Director also establishes portfolio priorities and governance, develops market and customer understanding, and advances growth opportunities in alignment with business objectives and value-creation priorities. The role requires a degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; the posting also references an MBA or a prior degree in Chemistry and an MBA. Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required. The Director should have at least 10 years of progressive experience in product management, strategy, business development, commercial leadership, or related functions, including relevant strategy and cross-functional leadership experience. The position involves office and remote work, extensive use of business communication tools, and approximately 25–40% domestic and international travel. Site visits may include office, manufacturing, mining, and industrial facilities, subject to applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; the education section also references an MBA or a prior degree in Chemistry and an MBA.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
10+ years of progressive experience in product management, strategy, business development, commercial leadership, or related functions.
Experience developing and executing business, portfolio, market, or growth strategies within industrial, chemical, mining, manufacturing, or related sectors.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, strategic projects, business cases, and investment evaluations.
Experience working with senior leadership on strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and business performance objectives.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, including the ability to identify opportunities and develop actionable recommendations.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including financial analysis, profitability assessment, risk evaluation, and business case development.
Ability to integrate commercial, operational, technical, financial, and regulatory considerations into business decisions.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Strong leadership and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities and driving execution through cross-functional teams.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments while balancing short-term needs and long-term strategic objectives.
Continuous learning mindset and ability to develop expertise across industries, markets, and value chains.
Ability to work in standard office and remote environments, using a computer, telephone, and other business communication tools for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25–40%, including customer meetings, industry events, strategic partner visits, and operational sites.
Ability to move throughout office, manufacturing, mining, and industrial facilities for business reviews, site visits, or project evaluations while complying with safety requirements.
Visual ability sufficient to read, analyze, and interpret detailed written information, financial reports, presentations, and electronic data.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment and technology devices.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods during meetings, presentations, business reviews, and travel.

Responsibilities

Communicate complex market, technical, financial, and operational information, translating analysis into clear recommendations and actionable insights.
Develop executive presentations, business cases, and strategic communications to align stakeholders, support decisions, and drive execution of business priorities.
Partner with Commercial leadership to develop value propositions, pricing strategies, negotiation support, and market approaches for profitable growth.
Lead and influence cross-functional teams across commercial, operations, finance, supply chain, legal, and technology functions.
Develop and oversee pricing, profitability, value-chain, and financial analyses to optimize portfolio performance and inform strategic decisions.
Provide commercial and strategic leadership for capital projects, business cases, partnerships, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities.
Evaluate commercial, operational, financial, regulatory, and market risks and recommend actions to support long-term business success.
Establish portfolio priorities and governance processes to focus resources on the highest-value opportunities.
Develop understanding of customer applications, end-use markets, and industry value chains to guide portfolio decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and maintain the long-term strategic direction of the M&CI portfolio, aligned with business objectives, market opportunities, and value-creation priorities.
Identify, evaluate, and advance growth opportunities through new markets, products, partnerships, investments, and strategic initiatives.
Lead market intelligence activities, analyzing industry trends, customer requirements, competitive dynamics, supply-demand balances, and emerging opportunities.

Benefits

Day One benefits
Annual bonus plans
11 paid company holidays
401(k) with a 6% company match
Wellness reimbursement
Healthcare coverage
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Parental leave
Short- and long-term disability leave
Employee assistance program
Short- and long-term incentive compensation may be included in the compensation package