Product Manager

MicroCare LLC•New Britain, CT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. We are a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions with a best-in-class employee population. Currently we are searching for a Product Manager. MicroCare, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning coating and lubricating fluids used in the installation and manufacture of a broad range of products in the electronics, medical, fiber optic and metal fabricating industries. Since 1983 we have pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning and coating needs. Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, two years in a row, MicroCare is a company with a heart. At all our facilities in Connecticut and across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact. MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We are headquartered in central Connecticut accessible from both Greater Hartford and New Haven. This position is located at our New Britain facility. Position Overview: The Product Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, lifecycle management, and commercial performance of the company’s chemical blending and packaged product portfolio. This role serves as the critical link between commercial objectives, customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and technical capabilities. This role will drive product strategy and roadmap development by leveraging market intelligence, customer insights, operational capabilities, and financial analysis. Working cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Operations, Regulatory, Procurement, and Finance, this role ensures products are competitive, compliant, operationally feasible, and aligned with company growth objectives.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemical Engineering required; MBA strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in product management, project management, technical marketing, or industrial manufacturing
Demonstrated success leading product launches, managing product P&L, and driving measurable business outcomes
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills; experience working in matrixed organizations
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies, including pricing, positioning, and channel enablement
Ability to travel as required

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced business training with demonstrated ability to link product decisions to financial outcomes and value creation
Experience in specialty chemicals, industrial manufacturing, or other technically complex B2B markets
Proven success in a private equity–backed or high-growth environment, with a focus on margin expansion and portfolio optimization
Hands-on leadership of cross-functional NPD efforts involving R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams
Strong Voice of Customer (VOC) expertise with direct customer engagement and use-case validation

Responsibilities

Lead customer-centered product strategy by partnering with customers, Sales, and Engineering to translate user insights into actionable product roadmaps and clear, buildable requirements.
Own the New Product Development (NPD) process end-to-end, from business case development through pilot testing and market validation.
Reduce NPD cycle times by standardizing feasibility, validation, and global launch documentation.
Partner with R&D to translate customer workflows into differentiated formulations, packaging, and application solutions that drive market expansion and competitive positioning.
Identify and quantify new growth opportunities through Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and market intelligence; develop investment cases to support entry into high-margin markets.
Drive cross-functional alignment across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams to scale efficiently and improve on-time delivery performance.
Lead portfolio rationalization initiatives to simplify SKUs, optimize cost structures, and improve gross margins.
Align executive and functional stakeholders on demand trends and market insights to guide portfolio planning, inventory strategy, and operational priorities.
Own Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities using 80/20 analysis and profitability frameworks.
Establish, track, and analyze key product KPIs (revenue, margin, share, cost) to inform prioritization, trade-off decisions, and resource allocation.
Build trusted relationships with customers and channel partners to shape differentiated value propositions and inform roadmap priorities.
Lead go-to-market execution, including pricing, positioning, and channel enablement strategies.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to launch growth initiatives that expand share in core markets and capture high-value emerging opportunities.
Serve as the voice of the customer internally, providing product expertise to support sales opportunities and translate market needs into actionable product direction.