Head of PFP Product Management

Are you ready to drive change through innovation and responsible action? Will you speak up to share opportunities for improvement and drive change? If so, this is your opportunity to make an impact and grow with Hempel!

Do you want to be part of a global team where collaboration drives success?

Lead and craft global Passive Fire Protection product portfolio (Cellulosic and Hydrocarbon segments) and manage global products phase-ins and phase-outs, supporting key stakeholder engagement, and aligning with the overall segment strategy.

You will take ownership of relevant product development projects—through a well-defined stage-gate process—including product launches and positioning, as well as internal and external promotional activities.

Location is flexible and applicants from all regions will be welcome. We offer a flexible work policy, including the option of working from home several days per week as well as comprehensive parental leave to support our employees and their families.

Some of your key tasks include:

• •Develop an aligned leadership use-area strategy and product roadmaps.
• •Ensure the definition and maintenance of effective solutions support packages, including testing, work requests, and approvals.
• •Understand segment customer needs and ensure a fit-for-purpose, cost-optimal product portfolio to meet those needs.
• •Ensure clear product positioning to support a well-defined price/value matrix.
• •Lead a team of product managers and facilitate and collaborate closely with all other functions such as R & D, Operations, Procurement and Finance to ensure alignment and embed sustainability into the solution portfolio.

What does it take to become our new team member?

• •Process driven along with a strong sense of business insight and commercial experience.
• •Solid background in full product lifecycle management.
• •Experience from B2B industries and particularly in the chemical industry, industrial coatings and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) products, is valued.
• •Excellent communication skills in English.

At Hempel we care about our employees providing extra benefits, among others, pension plans, loyalty payments, and discounts to promote a healthier lifestyle, physiotherapist, nutritionist and psychologist services.

Sounds like a match?

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Application due

2025-06-28 Seniority Level

Associate Job Functions

Production, Product Management, Project Management, Science Industry

Chemicals

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We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

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