Axalta
Global Product Manager
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Axalta Coatings Industry Overview
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Job Opportunity: Global Product Manager
We are currently looking for a Global Product Manager to join us at our facility in Wellingborough, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full product lifecycle for fillers, coatings, and aerosol products, from concept and development to launch, updates, and phase-out.
- Lead cross-functional project management for new product development (NPD), ensuring timely delivery using the StageGate process.
- Analyze sales performance and profitability using internal master data and reports, taking proactive steps to meet commercial targets.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Brand teams to align product strategies and ensure successful execution.
- Drive pricing, category management, and compliance strategies to support product positioning and competitiveness in the market.
- Gather and apply market intelligence and end-user insights to inform product innovation and continuous improvement.
- Manage changes to existing products, including cost-saving initiatives, reformulations, and packaging updates, ensuring smooth implementation.
- Oversee artwork and labeling accuracy, working with design teams to ensure regulatory compliance and brand consistency.
- Support sales enablement by developing product materials, data sheets, and promotional content in collaboration with commercial teams.
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Key Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Product or Project Management.
- Educated in a Business and/or Science-based degree. (Desirable not essential)
- Proficient in the English language.
- Demonstrated strong commercial acumen with proven project delivery. Ability to engage and lead others and manage complex projects.
- Excellent IT, analytical, and mathematical skills.
- Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to multi-task and manage own workload
- Highly organized and efficient
- Ability to prioritize and work calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines
- Ability to work within a team as well as independently
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Company Information:
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com.
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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.
This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.
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