Product Manager, Industrial Liquid Waterborne & Solventborne Coatings - Americas jobs in United States
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Axalta · 2 days ago

Product Manager, Industrial Liquid Waterborne & Solventborne Coatings - Americas

Axalta is a leader in the coatings industry, continually investing in innovative solutions. The Industrial MCS Product Manager will drive growth and profitability of the product line, working closely with North American business to develop and execute a multigenerational product development plan.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability
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Responsibilities

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
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
Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size, dynamics, company share, and growth opportunities. Prioritize sub-segments and customers to guide targeted strategies
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
Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management, including new product forecasting, obsolescence planning, and portfolio rationalization. Ensure offerings meet quality standards and market demands
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
Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs. Support capital projects and business rule development
Translate customer needs into actionable project plans. Support the sales team by driving a robust opportunity pipeline and leveraging existing capabilities for growth
Ensure effective gatekeeping processes, master data governance, and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making

Qualification

Product ManagementMarket AnalysisCoatings KnowledgeData AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCreative Problem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or other relevant discipline required
5+ years' experience in a marketing, commercial, or product management role with industrial liquid coatings alignment
Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to both collect and analyze data followed by communicate insights effectively
Deep understanding of coatings products
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%

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Cross-functional and cross-industry experience preferred
Specialty experience within a segment desired

Company

Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

H1B Sponsorship

Axalta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (7)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (11)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2025-11-18Acquired
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-11-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Chris Villavarayan
Chief Executive Officer and President
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Carl Anderson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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