Product Manager Industrial Materials Thermal Spray

Product Manager Industrial Materials Thermal Spray

We are looking for a Product Manager, Industrial Thermal Spray Materials to lead and accelerate growth of our carbides and oxides thermal spray materials portfolio across key industrial markets. Location for this role can be anOerlikon location or remote, with regular global interaction and customer engagement.

In this position, you will own the product strategy and commercial success of a critical materials portfolio serving wide base of industries such as oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining, and automotive, with further expansion into aerospace materials and other products possible. You will act as the technical and commercial interface for Sales, strategic accounts, and key customers, manage R&D pipeline for your portfolio and closely co-operate with Operations to deliver differentiated, profitable solutions.

Your Responsibilities

Market, Customer & Commercial DevelopmentOwn product strategy, technology, value propositions, and competitive positioning for the portfolio

Drive spec-in, qualifications, trials, and customer adoption across OEMs, end users, and job shops

Build demand and growth initiatives with Sales; support channels and ensure strong value-based pricing and margin realization

R&D and Lifecycle ManagementFunnel market-driven requirements into R&D; initiate development projects with clear business cases

Define targets and priorities for R&D activities based on strategic importance and commercial impact

Interface with lifecycle management to keep the portfolio focused, competitive, and efficient

Operations & Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Operations, manufacturing plants, sourcing, and quality to ensure market expectations are met

Steer operational priorities using market insight to enhance performance, cost position, and profitability

Competitive IntelligenceActively monitor the competitive landscape and market trends

Gather and distribute business-critical competitive insights to key