Immediate Start! Technical Product Manager – Sealants and Adhesives

POSITION PURPOSE :

We are looking for a technically strong and business-oriented Technical Product Manager with a chemical background to manage the full lifecycle of our sealants, adhesives, and chemical product portfolio. The role requires deep knowledge of chemical formulations, raw material procurement, product positioning, quality standards, and customer management. This position will act as a bridge between R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality teams, ensuring robust product development, compliance, and market competitiveness.

DUTIES AND 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 (e.g., polyurethane, MS polymer, silicone, epoxy adhesives).
• Manage the complete product lifecycle—from ideation and development to launch, optimization, and phase-out—ensuring profitability and market relevance.
• Source and evaluate raw materials in collaboration with procurement 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 the Sales & Marketing teams with product positioning, customer-facing technical presentations, seminars, and application support.
• Work closely with key customers, distributors, and OEMs to understand application needs (e.g., construction joints, automotive bonding, assembly adhesives) and provide customized solutions.
• Handle customer queries, complaints, and technical issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Finance) to align operations with product plans.
• Set pricing strategies in line with market dynamics and value propositions, ensuring product margin and profitability targets are met.

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