Portfolio Strategy Regional Manager

PPG Industries•Little Rock, AR

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Regional Protective Platform team, Protective & Marine Coatings, you will lead a team of regional product managers by establishing initiatives that align with PMC’s strategies for our product portfolio range. The Regional Portfolio Strategy Manager owns the management respective of product and new product development (NPD) portfolios, to include product life cycles, increase range complexity and support growth in core base business and priority segments. You will report to the Regional Protective Platform Director. Responsibilities: Develop Regional Product Strategy according to the Global Business Platform and Global Product Strategy. Accomplish global product line strategies within region, by providing governance and oversight to regional product managers. Critical interface between R&D, segment and commercial teams to lead agreement and set priorities. Support segment managers and commercial teams during main customer discussions to assess needs from industry experts, collect informal voice of customer and share critical product characteristics. Lead the regional NPD portfolio by product category - guide decisions for prioritization and resource commitment. Update all supporting documentation for products in respective categories. Implement the best Change Management actions. Develop product life cycle optimization (product launch to elimination). Develop Regional Product Strategy according to the Global Business Platform and Global Product Strategy. Accomplish global product line strategies within region, by providing governance and oversight to regional product managers. Critical interface between R&D, segment and commercial teams to lead agreement and set priorities Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, business, or related degree. Eight years of applicable business experience. Minimum of five years’ management experience. Experience in management of people and an understanding of complex structures to affect change, improve processes, and find solutions that improve results. Experience defining and tracking metrics that measure the success of products. Process oriented with the ability to simplify complexity from processes to be more agile. Business and technical acumen which demonstrates the ability to define market shifts and needs to stay ahead of the market. U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. #LI-PRT1 #LI-Hybrid PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, business, or related degree.
Eight years of applicable business experience.
Minimum of five years’ management experience.
Experience in management of people and an understanding of complex structures to affect change, improve processes, and find solutions that improve results.
Experience defining and tracking metrics that measure the success of products.
Process oriented with the ability to simplify complexity from processes to be more agile.
Business and technical acumen which demonstrates the ability to define market shifts and needs to stay ahead of the market.
U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Responsibilities

Develop Regional Product Strategy according to the Global Business Platform and Global Product Strategy.
Accomplish global product line strategies within region, by providing governance and oversight to regional product managers.
Critical interface between R&D, segment and commercial teams to lead agreement and set priorities.
Support segment managers and commercial teams during main customer discussions to assess needs from industry experts, collect informal voice of customer and share critical product characteristics.
Lead the regional NPD portfolio by product category - guide decisions for prioritization and resource commitment.
Update all supporting documentation for products in respective categories.
Implement the best Change Management actions.
Develop product life cycle optimization (product launch to elimination).
Develop Regional Product Strategy according to the Global Business Platform and Global Product Strategy.
Accomplish global product line strategies within region, by providing governance and oversight to regional product managers.
Critical interface between R&D, segment and commercial teams to lead agreement and set priorities