Product Manager

The Product Manager provides leadership in strategic product marketing (market views, segmentation, and multi-generational product planning) and platform definition for Avient’s products. This individual is a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence peers and the next level up in organizations (Avient and Customer). Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Own the overall business performance of assigned product lines, including revenue growth, gross margin, margin expansion, vitality, market share, and profitability. · Develop and execute product line strategies aligned with business objectives, customer needs, market trends, and long-term growth opportunities. · Lead product lifecycle management activities including product introductions, portfolio optimization, product rationalization, and discontinuation decisions. · Establish and execute value-based pricing strategies that maximize profitability and capture the value delivered to customers. · Lead pricing governance processes including quote approvals, margin improvement initiatives, price increase implementation, and management of pricing exceptions. · Monitor and analyze product, customer, and market profitability to identify and prioritize actions that improve business performance. · Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute profitability improvement initiatives. · Drive commercialization of new products and technologies from concept through launch and market adoption. · Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Sales, Operations, and customers to develop solutions aligned with key secular growth trends, emerging technologies, and market opportunities. · Ensure innovation projects are supported by robust business cases, commercialization plans, and clearly defined financial objectives. · Partner with Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure successful scale-up, qualification, and commercialization of new products. · Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve product supply, quality, and manufacturing challenges that impact customer satisfaction or business results. · Develop accurate demand forecasts and business outlooks for assigned product portfolios · Support annual operating plans and strategic planning activities through market, financial, and portfolio analysis. · Lead and/or participate in negotiations related to customer agreements, supply contracts, rebate programs, strategic partnerships, and key supplier relationships. · Evaluate the financial impact of contractual agreements and ensure alignment with profitability, growth, and strategic objectives. · Partner with Commercial teams on key account strategies and participate in executive customer engagements as needed. · Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to identify growth opportunities and emerging market needs. · Gather and translate customer, market, competitive, and financial insights into actionable business strategies and investment priorities. · Establishes clear measurement and management of product profitability, and proactive management of product mix. · Drive accountability and execution across functions to ensure successful achievement of growth, profitability, and commercialization objectives. · Ensure products comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and industry requirements. · Supports and is committed to Avient’s LSS improvement process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties. · Measure and track key business metrics including revenue, gross margin, vitality, profitability, market share, sales forecasts, and return on investment. · Develop and implement the strategic marketing direction for the product platforms Experience in any of the following end markets: Building & Construction, Energy, Electrical, RV, Marine, and Outdoor High Performance/Consumer Scope Personnel: May have 1-2 direct reports. Budget: Up to $250,000. Sales Revenue: Business Unit specific. Education Masters-Business Admin or equivalent experience Bachelors- Marketing or equivalent experience