Critical Fit Recruiting · 2 days ago
Product Manager - Conformal Electronic Coatings
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCritical Fit Recruiting is seeking a Product Manager for Conformal Electronic Coatings, responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of products in the assigned industry segment. The role involves developing product roadmaps, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving commercialization efforts while aligning solutions with customer needs.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Brian Pahl
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic product roadmaps
Monitor competitive intelligence and market trends by geography to inform strategy with insights and communication functions
Continuously evaluate product offerings to ensure relevance, efficiency, productivity and profitability
Lead product development from ideation to execution
Identify and validate high-value customer problems and innovation opportunities
Collaborate with R&D and sales to assess feasibility, prioritize features, articulate value proposition vs competition, and define clear product scope and success criteria
Manage the commercialization and stage gate processes in coordination with R&D, sales, supply chain, operations and manufacturing functions
Drive cross-functional execution of the development stage gate process
Partner across R&D, Operations, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing & Pricing
Ensure rigorous testing, validation, and regulatory compliance
Optimize development timelines and costs without compromising quality
Manage product lifecycles across assigned the industry segment
Guide products through introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases
Monitor product performance and market fit to inform lifecycle decisions
Partner with supply chain, sales, and finance to adjust forecasts, inventory strategy, and profitability targets
Manage all product data, including data sheets and application guides
Coordinate with legal, R&D, and marketing to ensure consistency and availability of literature
Support digitization efforts by maintaining clean, structured data. Manage product certifications and regulatory compliance
Ensure that products meet all applicable regulatory requirements based on the region and application
Ensure that all SKUs have proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions that align with industry and customer standards
Manage trademarking processes for new products, working closely with marketing and legal teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate brand risk
Leverage analytics to drive continuous improvement in product portfolio performance and customer satisfaction
Translate market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into actionable recommendations for product roadmap planning and optimization
Design and execute field trials in partnership with application development teams to gather insights, identify potential improvements, and ensure readiness for commercialization
Oversee internal and third-party material testing to confirm product compliance, durability, and performance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, Advanced degree preferred
5+ years of experience in product development and management
Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Preferred
Experience in the global chemical industry, with a preference for manufacturing formulated products
Experience in adhesives, sealants, and coatings for electronic chemicals is highly desirable
Company
Critical Fit Recruiting
Building High-Performance Teams At Critical Fit Recruiting, we understand that every company has a unique culture—whether you're a fast-moving startup or a well-established industry leader.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase