Regional Product Manager - Packaging Coatings - Americas

PPG Is looking for an Americas Regional Product Manager to join our Packaging Coatings team! You will be responsible for driving profitable growth by leading the development, commercialization and optimization of the Packaging Coatings regional product offerings through a deep understanding of the dynamics across all segments of Packaging Coatings. You will work a hybrid schedule at our Pittsburgh, PA headquarters. You will report to the Regional General Manager of Packaging Coatings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product portfolio management strategies to achieve optimization and reduce complexity of existing portfolio
• Develop product life cycle optimization (product launch to elimination) and coordinate with commercial, supply and manufacturing to execute
• Portfolio cost optimization including pricing, cost savings initiatives, and product transfer
• Lead current product optimization projects, prioritizing regional needs for flawless execution
• Execute new product innovation launch activities within region, driving accountability to deliver across all functions
• Cultivate and maintain regional brand relationships and approvals
• “Expert/ Go To” for product offerings
• Support Sales organization for key account needs by providing insights on technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business or related field
• At least 5 years' experience in product development, strategic marketing or product management
• Strong business and technical acumen demonstrating ability to define, develop and execute opportunities
• Financial experience: understanding of pricing, margins, and profitability
• Ability to translate/quantify data and other information and make reliable decisions on viable business prospect identification
• Ability to directly and effectively engage internal and external customers at all levels
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence without authority, in a matrixed environment (cross-functional, cross-regional, and cross-SBU)
• Project Management certification a plus
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and interpret technical information
• Available to travel 25% annually both domestically and internationally (Americas)

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