Product Manager, Industrial Liquid Waterborne & Solventborne Coatings Americas

Industrial Metal Coating Systems (MCS) Product Manager

Job Summary:

The Industrial MCS (Metal Coating Systems) Product Manager will be responsible for growth and profitability of a product line(s) within MCS Liquid Industrial business including formulation and production cost objectives life cycle management / product obsolescence and capacity/application capabilities investment portfolio. The successful individual will work closely with the North American business to define and drive execution of a multigenerational product development plan in response to market/segment strategies including strategic roadmaps gatekeeping asset optimization etc.

Work Location: This role requires a local presence within one of the following geographies:

• Houston TX
• Philadelphia PA surrounding area

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Product Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies. Ensure optimal product portfolio management to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Market Intelligence & Insights: Conduct and synthesize global market assessments through primary and secondary research. Serve as the subject matter expert on market segments trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Market Segmentation & Opportunity Analysis: Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size dynamics company share and growth opportunities. Prioritize sub-segments and customers to guide targeted strategies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with R&D sales marketing operations and supply chain to ensure successful product launches and sustained performance. Serve as the voice of the customer and market within internal teams.
• Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization: Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management including new product forecasting obsolescence planning and portfolio rationalization. Ensure offerings meet quality standards and market demands.
• Go-to-Market Strategy Execution: Drive cross-functional implementation of market strategies including pricing product positioning promotion and distribution. Collaborate with sales technical operations and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Operational Excellence & Cost Management: Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency reduce complexity and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs. Support capital projects and business rule development.
• Voice of the Customer & Innovation Pipeline: Translate customer needs into actionable project plans. Support the sales team by driving a robust opportunity pipeline and leveraging existing capabilities for growth.
• Governance & Data Integrity: Ensure effective gatekeeping processes master data governance and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Marketing or other relevant discipline required. Masters degree preferred.
• 5 years experience in a marketing commercial or product management role with industrial liquid coatings Axalta experience will also apply.
• Cross-functional and cross-industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to both collect and analyze data followed by communicate insights effectively.
• Deep understanding of coatings products. Specialty experience within a segment desired.
• Proven success leading cross-functional projects with influence to achieve tangible results.
• Demonstrated experience leading gate project management processes and incorporating post-launch debriefs as a continuous improvement best practice.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to work well and influence others.
• Highly motivated and results-driven with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to challenge status quo and creative problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organization skills include attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Travel required: up to 25%.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat light corrosion abrasion moisture or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings which serve four end markets including Refinish Industrial Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle across North America EMEA Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. Weve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.