Sr. Portfolio Manager, DIY Interior & Colorants
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Location: Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Description:
Pittsburgh Paints Company is hiring a Senior Portfolio Manager - DIY Interior & Colorants. You will help develop the product strategy for assigned categories across multiple sales channels in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
You will achieve profitable growth of the product lines across all sales channels. Develop a detailed understanding of the key drivers of their category and product lines for the target market segments, gain insights on competitive products and their perceived value.
You will report to the Director of Product Management and work a hybrid schedule in the Cranberry Twp, PA office.
Key Responsibilities
Product Portfolio Management - Develop product value propositions by product platform, review and demonstrate global projects for potential development, support financial product performance and product roadmap development. Ability understand data to build actions based on category performance.
Product Development - Collaboration with technical lab associates to understand viability of new technologies for development of portfolio differentiation and lead prioritization of formula revisions and product launches.
Competitive Analysis - Understanding of product portfolio, new products, SWOT analysis.
New Product Launches - Preparation and review of stage gate and product launch documents/business cases, customer field trials, project management, label design, communications (with marketing) and label and finished goods management to minimize obsolescence costs.
Product Lifecycle Management - Help develop criteria for end-of-life cycle; perform analysis for those candidates, decision and communication of products eliminated and replacement products.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, related technical field, or Marketing required.
5+ years of Product Management and/or Development, Technical, Marketing experience. Experience in the home improvement, paint, coatings, Woodcare, or Stain industry would be beneficial.
Pittsburgh Paints Company, formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. We manufacture and sell interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
Pittsburgh Paints Company provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
You will achieve profitable growth of the product lines across all sales channels. Develop a detailed understanding of the key drivers of their category and product lines for the target market segments, gain insights on competitive products and their perceived value.
You will report to the Director of Product Management and work a hybrid schedule in the Cranberry Twp, PA office.
Key Responsibilities
Product Portfolio Management - Develop product value propositions by product platform, review and demonstrate global projects for potential development, support financial product performance and product roadmap development. Ability understand data to build actions based on category performance.
Product Development - Collaboration with technical lab associates to understand viability of new technologies for development of portfolio differentiation and lead prioritization of formula revisions and product launches.
Competitive Analysis - Understanding of product portfolio, new products, SWOT analysis.
New Product Launches - Preparation and review of stage gate and product launch documents/business cases, customer field trials, project management, label design, communications (with marketing) and label and finished goods management to minimize obsolescence costs.
Product Lifecycle Management - Help develop criteria for end-of-life cycle; perform analysis for those candidates, decision and communication of products eliminated and replacement products.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, related technical field, or Marketing required.
5+ years of Product Management and/or Development, Technical, Marketing experience. Experience in the home improvement, paint, coatings, Woodcare, or Stain industry would be beneficial.
Pittsburgh Paints Company, formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. We manufacture and sell interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
Pittsburgh Paints Company provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.