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Hempel A/S

Global Product Manager Cellulosic PFP

Newcastle upon Tyne
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Shape a global portfolio that protects what matters

At Hempel, our coatings help protect people, structures and investments around the world. We are looking for a Global Product Manager to shape our Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection portfolio, connecting customer needs, technical insight and commercial opportunity.

Working across our Hempafire and Hempacore solutions, you will influence portfolio direction, support successful launches and help strengthen the value we deliver to customers globally.

Own a portfolio with global impact

You will turn segment strategy and market insight into clear product priorities, working across functions and geographies to keep the portfolio relevant, competitive and ready for what customers need next.

  • Own the global Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection portfolio, including product phase in and phase out
  • Develop product roadmaps and positioning that balance performance, cost, application efficiency and customer value
  • Build a strong understanding of customer needs and use it to guide portfolio and commercial decisions

Turn innovation into customer value

You will work with technical, commercial, marketing, assortment and sustainability colleagues to move ideas from development to launch with the right evidence and customer story behind them.

  • Lead relevant product development and launch projects through Hempel processes
  • Ensure solutions are supported by effective testing, approvals and technical packages
  • Create clear value propositions and embed sustainability into portfolio and product decisions

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You will ideally bring:

  • At least two years of experience in the chemical industry within an international environment
  • Technical knowledge combined with strong business or commercial understanding
  • Strong chemical background or relevant product management experience required
  • Experience in coatings, Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection or a related technical market is essential
  • Experience with global product development, optimisation or launches, plus strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills

Make your mark at Hempel

This is a highly collaborative global role where your ideas and perspective can shape a strategically important portfolio. We value different experiences, backgrounds and ways of thinking, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to contribute and grow.

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If you are excited by the opportunity to combine technology, customer insight, sustainability and commercial impact, we would love to hear from you. Even if you do not meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you could bring to the role.

Application due

2026-09-24

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

  • Marketing
  • Product Management
  • Research

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

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Skills

Product Management
Chemical Industry
Passive Fire Protection
Portfolio Management
Strategic Planning
Market Insight
Product Development
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Strategy
Sustainability
Technical Communication
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Product Launch
Value Proposition

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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