Technical Product Manager - Sealants and Adhesives

As a Technical Product Manager with a chemical background, your role will involve managing the full lifecycle of sealants, adhesives, and chemical products. You will be the bridge between various teams like R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality, ensuring robust product development, compliance, and market competitiveness. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute strategic plans for the sealants and adhesives portfolio based on market trends, customer needs, and competitive intelligence. - Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback exercises to identify new opportunities and potential risks. - Collaborate with R&D to define product specifications, oversee development timelines, and manage the launch of new products and formulations. - Manage the complete product lifecycle ensuring profitability and market relevance. - Source and evaluate raw materials to ensure quality and cost efficiency. - Ensure all products comply with ISO, ASTM, and CE standards, and conduct quality checks with proper technical validation. - Develop and maintain Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), technical write-ups, training materials, and sales toolkits. - Support Sales & Marketing teams with product positioning, customer-facing technical presentations, seminars, and application support. - Work closely with key customers, distributors, and OEMs to provide customized solutions. - Handle customer queries, complaints, and technical issue resolution. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with product plans. - Set pricing strategies in line with market dynamics and value propositions. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. - 5-8 years of experience in product management, R&D, or production in sealants, adhesives, or related industries. - Strong technical knowledge of adhesive and sealant chemistries. - In-depth understanding of chemical compositions, product development, and quality assurance standards. - Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and financial acumen. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. The company prefers candidates with an understanding of building & construction, automotive, electronics, or packaging applications, experience with hybrid sealants, structural adhesives, or green/sustainable adhesive solutions, and certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or relevant product management credentials.,