Product Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

The Product Manager is accountable for overseeing and managing the introduction of a product from concept to commercialization.  The PM will establish new product project definitions that balance the voice of the consumer and customer, market price, competitive differentiation, targeted distribution channels, manufacturability, available technology, volume potential, and net margin. 

In addition, the role of the PM is also to ensure that active products continue to meet profitability and customer expectations throughout their lifecycles. 

Responsibilities:

• Understand the competitive landscape to decide positioning of new products and differentiated value propositions
• Act as the gatekeeper to the stage-gate pipeline process and engage in the new product development State Gate process for stage gate decisions
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and reinforce project managers on delivering programs on time, on-budget, and within scope
• Manage end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept development, research, and validation to launch and post-launch improvements
• Participate with sales, marketing and pricing on setting retailer specific program strategies
• Adept at managing and maintaining relationships between multifunctional team members
• Lead and obtain strategic buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a SME during initial product roll-out and provide support when needed
• Responsible for measuring success of product launches through performance metrics, customer feedback and market trends to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 – 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in consumer-packaged goods or consumer products
• Strong understanding of product development methodologies
• Strong business P&L acumen and experience to achieve profitable growth

• Great communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present and communicate effectively both internally and externally
• Skilled at gathering insights through a customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering products that meet customer and consumer needs

• Experience within chemicals would be desirable
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve business processes and practices to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Natural tendency to be curious, positive and creative with the ability to think strategically

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,300.00 and $143,220.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.