Product Manager-Ceramic Fiber
About The Position
Morgan Advanced Materials is a global organization with a rich history of innovation, serving customers worldwide with expertise in ceramic and carbon materials. The Thermal Ceramics division focuses on designing, manufacturing, and installing thermal insulation products that reduce energy consumption and emissions in high-temperature applications. The company is a UK PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange, with significant revenue and a large global employee base. This role is for a Product Manager – Standard Fiber, a critical product line focused on energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction in industrial environments. It's a cross-functional leadership position involving R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams. The Product Manager will own the entire lifecycle of the Standard Fiber product family, driving strategy, innovation, performance, and profitability. This role directly impacts revenue growth, margin expansion, market share, and sustainability outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years in Product Management or Technical Marketing
- Background in refractory, insulation, advanced materials, or high-temperature industrial applications strongly preferred
- Strong financial acumen (P&L ownership, pricing strategy, margin optimization)
- Technical depth in high-temperature or energy-intensive applications
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Full P&L accountability for the Standard Fiber portfolio
- Drive revenue attainment, gross margin expansion, and portfolio optimization
- Manage product rationalization and lifecycle decisions
- Develop and execute regional and global growth strategies
- Define long-term portfolio architecture aligned to market trends
- Identify adjacencies and expansion opportunities
- Analyze competitive positioning, pricing, and product differentiation
- Identify high-growth segments and evolving customer pain points
- Translate market insight into actionable product strategies
- Partner with R&D and manufacturing to develop new fiber solutions
- Define product specifications, value propositions, and pricing strategies
- Lead structured product launches delivered on time and within budget
- Serve as subject matter expert for high-temperature fiber applications
- Support key customer engagements alongside Sales
- Develop technical marketing materials and training resources
- Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain to optimize cost, inventory, and quality
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
