Product Manager - PCG IMEA

Job Overview

The Product Manager role within PCG IMEA focuses on shaping and executing comprehensive product strategies that align with business priorities and regional objectives. This position demands leadership in driving localization, expanding portfolios, optimizing value, and spearheading entry into new markets through disciplined product management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust multi-year product roadmap aligned with business goals and regional priorities.
• Lead strategic initiatives including portfolio growth, localization efforts, value optimization, and new market exploration.
• Manage the pipeline for product development and localization across all platforms to support continuous regional growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Commercial, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and others to build data-driven business cases and evaluate make-versus-buy options.
• Serve as project lead for strategic initiatives, overseeing progress from conception through launch to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Utilize market and competitive insights to inform product strategies, priorities, and investment decisions.
• Oversee the complete product lifecycle management to maximize revenue and financial outcomes.
• Partner with commercial teams to develop go-to-market strategies, including product positioning and pricing frameworks.
• Work alongside R&D and technical teams to prioritize innovation and align technology roadmaps with strategic growth plans.
• Implement governance structures and tools to monitor progress on strategic projects and key performance indicators.
• Influence and coordinate with cross-regional and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution of goals.

Expected Deliverables

• Clear product strategies and roadmaps that support regional and long-term business objectives.
• Well-managed product and localization pipelines facilitating sustainable regional growth.
• Completion of strategic projects with measurable financial benefits.
• Comprehensive, leadership-approved business cases for product and investment decisions.
• Enhanced portfolio performance evidenced by revenue and margin growth.
• Effective market strategies including product positioning, pricing, and launches.

Core Competencies

• Strategic vision to convert business goals into actionable product plans and profitable outcomes.
• Complete ownership of product lifecycle and portfolio health management.
• Strong influencing skills to align stakeholders and drive execution in a complex organizational matrix.
• Decision-making driven by market knowledge, customer insights, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored for executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Science, or Business field; an MBA is preferable.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in product management, strategy, marketing, or technical-commercial positions within B2B or industrial sectors.
• Project management experience is also expected.