Driveline Product Manager (Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage product line strategies that align with Lubrizol's corporate strategy.
• Manage assigned product lines, including ensuring volume forecasts are consistent with market trends, making price/volume decisions, and monitoring product margins.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize product portfolio, profitability, and market share.
• Assist Commercial organization on contract management with valuable competitive product, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Provide inputs for the annual profit plan targets setting (volume, revenue, margin) and lead its execution.
• Pricing gatekeeper, Tier 1 approver.
• Develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while remaining competitive.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and ongoing product support, in collaboration with Strategic Marketing Manager.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to product launch and beyond, ensuring on-time delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain to manage asset and operational decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop new products or improve existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Develop product positioning, value proposition, and messaging to differentiate the product line.
• Support implementation of marketing plans to generate awareness and demand.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide training and resources.
• Monitor performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and profitability.
• Drive product success and profitability, ensuring the product line meets customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of (ideally multi-functional) experience within the specialty chemicals industry, automotive lubricant market experience a plus.
• Strong background in specialty chemicals, and understanding of product development processes.
• Good understanding of the financial aspects of the product line, including pricing, margins, and profitability.
• Ability to make sound business decisions based on financial analysis.
• Ability to lead, motivate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, sales, and marketing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the relevant markets, including customer needs, competitor analysis, and market trends.
• Good understanding of the technical aspects of the products they are managing, including chemical composition, applications, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret market and financial data and use it to make informed decisions.

Nice to Have

• MBA

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment