Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving product innovation and growth in the chemical solutions industry? Veolia WTS is seeking a Regional Product Manager to lead our full chemicals solutions portfolio, accelerating profitable growth and exceeding customer expectations across the region. In this role, you will be the guardian of our product line strategy, collaborating with global product managers to develop short and long-range growth initiatives. You'll guide a cross-functional team in product development, management, launches, and margin improvement, while serving as the vital link between global product management and regional teams. What are the Day-to-Day Duties?
* Develop and execute regional product portfolio strategies across all application areas
* Participate in product line Centres of Excellence to share regional input and embrace best practices
* Deliver key performance indicators for regional and global leadership
* Generate Voice of Business and Voice of Customer insights and conduct gap analysis for global product management
* Coordinate regional technical projects aligned with global product managers
* Identify and explore untapped market opportunities or areas of potential growth. These could include gaps in the market, emerging trends, or new applications for existing products, all of which will fuel our innovation and drive business growth.
* Collaborate with regional teams to gather market insights
* Participate in and contribute to regional leadership team meetings
* Act as a conduit between global product management and regional teams, providing customer feedback and regional input on global initiatives
* Work closely with sourcing, supply chain, and technology to optimise regional fulfilment
Qualifications in Ccemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or industry experience
* Solid marketing experience
* Proven track record in directly managing a product line
* Experience working with diverse, global teams
* Commercial acumen in a product/services chemical business
* Global customer and competition experience around chemical treatment products
* Excellent communication skills in English - other European languages are a real benefit
* Demonstrated ability to create and execute strategic visions
* Robust process and project management skills
At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we're at the forefront of activities designed to save water and reduce energy consumption for industrial customers.The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment.
Veolia WTS is committed to continually building on our inclusive environment where all employees thrive.
Globally, we offer:
* A collaborative culture that celebrates diverse perspectives
* Mentorship and career development programmes
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
* A competitive compensation and benefits package relevant to the country in which you work
Veolia WTS is an equal opportunity employer with diversity, inclusion, equity, and gender equality at the heart of our workplace. If you're ready to lead innovation, nurture strategic product management, and make a significant impact in the chemical solutions industry, we want to hear from you. Your unique perspective and leadership skills will help to shape the future of regional product management at Veolia WTS.