Project Manager – New Product Commercialization & Growth

Axalta•Glen Mills, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Axalta is seeking a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end launch, expansion, and commercialization of its product lines. This role is a cross-functional leadership position responsible for transforming growth initiatives into profitable market outcomes. The Project Manager will work across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership to drive new product introduction (NPI), accelerate market adoption, optimize portfolio expansion, and deliver top-line revenue growth. This individual is a strategic, commercially minded leader who can bridge strategy and execution, drive cross-functional alignment, manage complex growth initiatives, and deliver measurable business outcomes. They are energized by building new businesses, launching innovative products, and creating sustainable top-line growth while maintaining accountability for financial performance. The successful candidate combines strong project management discipline with commercial acumen to bring innovative products to market faster, scale adoption, and achieve aggressive revenue and profitability targets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
7–10+ years of experience in project management, product commercialization, business development, or go-to-market leadership.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives resulting in measurable revenue growth.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational alignment.
Strategic planning and execution
New product introduction (NPI)
Commercialization and go-to-market strategy
Revenue growth and business development
Portfolio management
Financial analysis (ROI, NPV, P&L management)
Executive communication and presentation
Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
Risk management and problem-solving
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Automotive industry experience preferred.
Experience of launching and scaling new products in B2B environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of commercialization plans for new non-paint product lines.
Establish launch strategies, milestones, governance processes, and success metrics.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure readiness across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support.
Drive launch execution from concept validation through market introduction and post-launch optimization.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
Partner with commercial leadership to define pricing, channel strategies, customer targeting, and value propositions.
Monitor revenue performance, market adoption, and customer engagement metrics.
Identify and implement corrective actions to achieve sales and profit objectives.
Lead initiatives to expand product offerings, geographic reach, market segments, and customer applications.
Evaluate market opportunities, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and emerging trends.
Create business cases supporting expansion investments and growth opportunities.
Prioritize portfolio opportunities based on revenue, profitability, and strategic fit.
Establish integrated project plans with clear deliverables, ownership, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive alignment among executive stakeholders and operating teams.
Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution, and escalation management.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate objectives.
Develop and maintain financial forecasts, revenue projections, and commercialization KPIs.
Track business performance against targets and identify opportunities to accelerate growth.
Partner with Finance to evaluate ROI, NPV, and investment effectiveness.
Present performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Collaborate with key customers and channel partners during pilot programs and product launches.
Gather market feedback and customer insights to improve adoption and product performance.
Work closely with sales teams to remove barriers to growth and increase market share.