Chemical Manufacturing Product Manager

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead the future of precision cleaning and chemical innovation?

ITW, a Fortune 250 global industrial leader, is seeking a dynamic and technical Chemical Manufacturing Product Manager to join our elite Product Management Team. In this role, you will be a key driver of new product development, leveraging first-hand customer insights and applications expertise to maintain our position as the premium supplier in the North American and global markets.

The Opportunity: Innovation & Portfolio Ownership

As our Product Manager, you will own the full product lifecycle. Beyond managing existing lines, you will lead the innovation process—from exploring new technologies to executing robust innovation roadmaps that meet high-growth targets. You will act as the bridge between market needs and technical reality, ensuring our solutions maintain a clear and strong value proposition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Innovation: Partner with Lab, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to develop and execute a robust Innovation Roadmap; Own product strategy and roadmap for assigned cleaning chemistries (e.g., defluxers, in line aqueous cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, vapor‑degreasing fluids, maintenance cleaners); lead products through each stage-gate process to ensure competitive differentiation and timely market entry.
• Go-to-Market Excellence: Develop and implement comprehensive go-to-market plans, including pricing strategies and sales policies designed to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Market Intelligence & VOC: Coordinate ongoing Voice of the Customer (VOC) exercises and innovation sessions to define regional and global requirements for new product launches.
• Technical & Channel Leadership: Serve as the technical authority for internal teams and channel partners, providing both internal and external training and support for customer trials and audits.
• Business Intelligence: Perform deep market research and competitive analysis; utilize data-driven analysis to track unit volumes, revenue, and margins to inform future product direction.
• Regulatory Leadership: Ensure compliance with stringent industry standards, including Aviation (Boeing, Airbus), Electronics (IPC, J-STD), and environmental regulations like REACH, RoHS, VOCs, PFAS and TSCA.
• ITW Business Model: Leverage 80/20, USa, and PLS principles to drive cost savings and high-impact decision-making.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Technical Foundation: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven Experience: 3 to 7 years in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing within a manufacturing environment, ideally with a background in electronics manufacturing, precision cleaning, or industrial chemicals.
• Data Proficiency: A strong preference for data-driven decision-makers; experience with Power BI and Salesforce is a significant advantage.
• Commercial Savvy: A passion for technology and innovation with a proven ability to analyze segmented profit and loss statements to impact the financial success of a product line.
• Leadership Instincts: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions & Travel:

You will join a dynamic and diverse team in a professional office setting. This role requires the ability to travel up to 20-25% domestically and internationally, ranging from day trips to week-long excursions depending on the product lifecycle.

Why ITW?

At ITW, we offer a professional environment where your decisions directly affect the financial success of the product line. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Apply today to shape the next generation of industrial chemical solutions!

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.