Product Manager, Regional Marine Heavy-Duty Coatings & Segment Strategy

PPG • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Product Manager for Regional Marine Heavy-Duty Coatings is responsible for managing the product portfolio within the marine coatings segment across the designated region. This role combines direct product management with strategic oversight of the marine segment, driving growth through market analysis, customer engagement, and alignment with global business objectives and strategies. The Product Manager will lead the execution of product strategies, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful positioning and commercialization of heavy-duty marine coatings within the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within coating, marine, or heavy-duty industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of marine coatings technologies, applications, and market dynamics.
• Proven experience in developing and executing product and segment strategies.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Responsibilities

• Own the regional product portfolio for marine heavy-duty coatings, overseeing product lifecycle from development to launch and post-launch activities.
• Develop and execute product plans that meet regional market needs, customer requirements, and business goals.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, quality, and competitive positioning.
• Monitor product performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Provide technical support and training to sales and commercial teams to enhance product knowledge and customer engagement.
• Manage promotional activities, and product documentation in alignment with regional and global guidelines.
• Develop and implement the regional marine segment strategy, aligning with the global business platform and segment objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees