Product Manager (m/f/d) Multilayers EMEA

Product Manager Multilayers EMEA

Location: EU wide – Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite in Wuppertal (Germany) or Asturias (Spain). Travel: Regular travel across EMEA to automotive OEMs, customer sites, technical days, R&D centers, and internal meetings.

Company Overview

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving four end markets including Refine, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the profitable growth and strategic direction of the assigned product portfolio across EMEA.
• Develop and execute product strategies, growth initiatives, and 5‑year business plans.
• Gather Voice of Customer insights and identify market opportunities in partnership with Sales and Technology teams.
• Build and maintain product roadmaps aligned with customer needs, technology trends, and business objectives.
• Lead commercial activities related to VMI projects, pricing strategy, and portfolio optimization.
• Evaluate product performance and drive improvement initiatives to enhance profitability and competitiveness.
• Partner with Global Product Management to align regional requirements with global strategies.
• Establish marketing direction through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer insights.
• Define product positioning, value propositions, and go‑to‑market strategies for key offerings.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert on product financial performance, market dynamics, and technical capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D to prioritise innovation projects and future portfolio development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the coatings industry.
• Experience working with Automotive OEMs and understanding their requirements and decision‑making processes.
• Strong strategic marketing and commercial sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management, Technology, Marketing, or Sales.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, pricing, and portfolio management.
• Solid project management skills and experience driving business growth initiatives.
• Strong business acumen combined with excellent technical understanding.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.

Preferred Profile

You are a commercially driven and technically credible product leader who understands the coatings market, can engage effectively with Automotive OEMs, and is passionate about translating customer needs into profitable growth opportunities. You thrive in cross‑functional environments and have the ability to influence strategy, innovation, and market success across the EMEA region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

2 – Professionals (EEO‑1 Job Categories – United States of America). Axalta is an equal opportunity employer and a firm committed to diversity and inclusion.