Product Director

Matrix Adhesives • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Product Director is responsible for product strategy, portfolio management, pipeline prioritization, and commercialization of the branded product portfolio. The role partners with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Marketing to drive profitable growth and bring innovative solutions to market. It owns the product lifecycle from market insight and concept development through commercialization, portfolio maintenance, and end-of-life decisions. The position travels 25%–40%.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of product management, marketing, or commercialization experience.
• Experience launching products in construction markets.
• Strong business case development and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, engineering, business, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or specialty chemicals.
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from market insight and concept development through commercialization, portfolio maintenance, and end-of-life decisions.
• Lead cross-functional pipeline reviews, establish prioritization criteria, and align resources with the highest-value growth opportunities.
• Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into differentiated value propositions, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Define customer requirements and critical-to-quality specifications to guide product development and commercialization decisions.
• Partner with technical, regulatory, and marketing teams to develop defensible product claims and secure required certifications.
• Build data-driven business cases, revenue forecasts, launch plans, and portfolio growth strategies with clear financial and commercial objectives.
• Plan and coordinate customer trials, field validation, and feedback activities to confirm product-market fit and launch readiness.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to manage product development, scale-up, sourcing, and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify innovation, expansion, and portfolio optimization opportunities.
• Guide pricing, margin improvement, and product rationalization decisions to strengthen profitability and long-term portfolio performance.
• Travel 25%–40%.

What This Job Offers

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