Director of Product Management

Job Description Apply now Director of Product Management Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. POSITION TITLE: Director of Product Management- Filtration and Industrial Nets & Nonwovens LOCATION: Alpharetta, Ga or Remote DESCRIPTION Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. Our Filtration and Industrial Nets & Nonwovens businesses are poised for growth, and we are seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the category's transformation. This leader will leverage market and customer insights to shape growth strategies, unlock new market opportunities, and build an innovation pipeline that delivers differentiated solutions and sustainable value for customers and stakeholders. The Director of Product Management is responsible for shaping business strategy and portfolio direction for strategic and global categories. This role owns the product roadmap, leads go-to-market and marketing strategies, drives portfolio optimization, and is accountable for improving business profitability through disciplined mix management and value creation initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES • New Product Development & Commercialization Leadership o Lead product management team to initiate projects to develop and/or improve products aligned with business segment strategy o Develop specific business plans including opportunity size, product requirements and value proposition o Execute project plans, actively manage development and commercialization projects working closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Operations o Drive programs through stage gate innovation process, delivering on time and in full to the market o Partner with sales leadership to uncover customer insights and create mutual growth opportunities • Product Roadmap, Pricing & Profitability o Create compelling, multi-year category plans designed to accelerate growth across global marketplace using insights, trends and technical capability mapping o Lead white space opportunity development from market identification and scoping to execution o Perform research to develop clear understanding of markets, customers, competition, relative performance, positioning and right to win for products o Work with Sales, Operations, R&D and other partners to assess gaps in technology and manufacturing capabilities in implementing product road map and develop plans to address o Establish pricing and pricing strategy for portfolio and perform ongoing work to improve pricing and margin o Manage portfolio to maximize revenue, profit and operational efficiency while minimizing inventory • Product Activation o Guide product management teams in sales training on product attributes, reasons to believe, and market insights o Endorse sales tools-Collateral, Product Demos/Sample Kits, Website, Advertising, Press Releases, White Papers, etc. in partnership with Marketing Communications o Assist in developing content and presenting innovations & insights to strategic customers • Marketing Initiatives o Collaborate with marketing communications and demand generation partners to develop integrated marketing plans - including trade shows, promotional materials, product sheets, advertising plans, etc. o Develop and implement method of measuring returns on marketing investments QUALIFICATIONS Required • BA or BS in Business, Marketing or Technical field (Mechanical/Chemical/Material Engineering) • 7+ years of professional job-related experience • Demonstrated performance leading high performing team • Travel requirements: 15% Preferred • 5+ years of product management, marketing or related experience • Demonstrated performance and skill in market/business development • Experience in filtration solutions (mobility, industrial, cleanroom, process liquids, mechanical power) and energy solutions (mobility, industrial, energy storage systems, data center) • Understanding of B2B environment Competencies • Strong interpersonal skills / charisma - leader that people want to follow • Prior leadership roles and demonstrated ability to maximize the value of the team to the business • Team collaboration experience in a matrixed organization • Proficient understanding of financial implications of recommendations and/or decisions • Ability to simplify complex issues and present to senior leadership • Strategic Thought Partner, Coach and Mentor • Customer-facing exposure/experience in a meaningful capacity The annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000. This role is also short term and long term incentive eligible. The posting will close withing 90 days of the date posted. We encourage you to apply now! WHAT WE OFFER At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones: Medical, dental and vision insurance Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance ABOUT MATIV Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.