Sr. Product Manager / AB9255 at Watervliet

Position Description:

Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics. In the U.S. and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs over 19,000 people, and has approximately 265 manufacturing locations. Its total U.S. and Canada sales is $7.3 billion. Saint-Gobain Abrasives is the worlds leading manufacturer and distributor of abrasives products and systems.

Qualifications:

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Develops and implements annual business plans and strategies for several product lines that may serve a wide variety of markets in order to maximize long-term selective growth and return on investment for the division.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position requires advanced technical knowledge and abilities in Product Management. The incumbent must be a technical expert on product applications, technology and design, as well as an authority on markets, competitive situations and product profitability.

The incumbent determines the business/marketing plan by analyzing existing and potential markets, customer needs, competitors strengths, problem solving, product/market requirements. He/she assures resources are properly allocated to achieve overall program objectives. The incumbent also determines customer fit by comparing current product offerings to diverse customer needs.

The incumbent periodically reports on progress made against objectives for the year. He/she has substantial freedom to act within budget targets, and seeks approval to exceed established limits. The incumbent provides direction, technical guidance to Product Manager I, Product Engineers, and support staff, and leads business teams comprising production, sales, and R&D personnel.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
A person in this position must possess solid knowledge of finance, costing, and R&D functions. These skills may be acquired through a Bachelors Degree or equivalent, with an MBA being most desirable. The incumbent must also have four to eight years experience in Product/Market Management and strong technical knowledge of manufacturing or Sales/Marketing Management for assigned products.

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Country: USA, State: New York, City: Watervliet, Company: Saint-Gobain Abrasives.