Product Manager

MONOSOL LLC•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MonoSol, a Kuraray company, is looking for a Product Manager to own the full lifecycle of our product portfolio from ideation through launch to retirement. You'll shape product strategy, translate market and customer insights into actionable roadmaps, and partner with cross-functional teams to bring innovative water-soluble film solutions to market. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, data, and execution, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Product lifecycle management and launch planning
Market research and competitive analysis
Data collection, analysis, and reporting
Project resource planning
Cost-benefit analysis and product costing
Strong strategic questioning and customer-centric problem solving
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with composure
Excellent communication able to present solutions clearly and compellingly
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering or Business required.
3 6 years in Product Management or a related discipline
Experience coordinating cross-functional work of others in technical environment
Previous experience in portfolio management, business case development, pricing strategy and product road mapping.

Nice To Haves

MBA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the product roadmap end-to-end: ideation, development, launch, and retirement.
Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and customer needs to inform portfolio decisions.
Drive product positioning, messaging, and adoption strategies.
Execute day-to-day pricing activities; provide strategic price-point recommendations to the sales team.
Drive value pricing development for new product developments and the current portfolio of products.
Conduct cost analyses and surface optimization opportunities to cross-functional leadership teams.
Manage development schedules for new products; identify risks and communicate status to stakeholders.
Support SIG (Strategic Innovation & Growth Group) projects and new-market opportunity development alongside marketing.
Evaluate and prioritize BCP projects that de-risk the portfolio and supply chain.
Partner with the regulatory team to proactively identify chemical or compliance risks in our films and recommend mitigation strategies.
Lead project teams: set direction, coordinate tasks, and build team capability through coaching and mentoring.
Support go-to market strategies for new product innovations and adjacent opportunities
Leverage data and market research to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic recommendations.
Compile reports and insights that drive informed decision-making across the business.