Senior Product Manager- Global Operations COE

As Sr Product Manager - Global Operations COE, you play a critical leadership role in the COE's Digital Organization with overarching responsibilities of the Product Owner Teams. Within PPG's Operations team, the Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for Business Reporting; Processes, Program, Policies, Analytics and all things Digital (Data Science, Advanced Technologies and Product Owner Teams).

You will build strong relationships and interact regularly with IT and Operations 7 (O7) Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, Logistics and Sustainability within the COE and operate on a global scope.

Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Vision:
* Responsible to define and communicate for all Products in the PPG Operations ecosystem, the vision, strategy, and goals for O7 domains to Steering Committee and Stakeholders.
* Conduct market research and analyses to identify customer needs, industry trends /benchmarks, and competitive landscape within these areas
Product Roadmap and Planning:
* Develop, implement and maintain product roadmaps for O7 and align them with the overall business objectives and strategies
* Be the one voice of representation on the O7 steering committee that will prioritize efforts and development.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
* Identify synergies and facilitate effective communication/ collaboration between Steering Committee, stakeholders and the Product Owners across O7.
* Own (designing, planning, adherence of spending, forecasting ) the Budget for all Products in the Ecosystem (Budgets includes product cost but also resourcing (internal & external))
Agile Product Development:
* Oversight of the application of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to drive the product development processes by Product Owners
* Ensure smooth operation of product performance within these areas, gather feedback, and make data-driven decisions to improve the products while also managing relationships with external tool and software vendors.

Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is a plus
* Proven experience of at least 4 yrs as a Product Owner or similar role, preferably in a senior or leadership position within the manufacturing industry
* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
* Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
* Strong organizational and time/ Project /Portfolio management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple Projects simultaneously
* Experience in Product management tools and proficiency in Project management methodologies
* Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different functional areas.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.