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

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.