Head of Product Management, Energy

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success? Do You Dream of a Career with Global Impact and Visibility in an Ambitious and Growing Company? If your answer is YES, join our growing & diverse Energy & Infrastructure Organization at Hempel!

Join us in Hempel as Head of Product Management – Energy, where you'll lead the global product strategy and portfolio execution for our Energy segment. This role is critical in shaping our product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainability is embedded across the product lifecycle. You will lead a global team of Product Managers and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful, customer-focused solutions.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the global Energy product portfolio, including roadmap alignment and lifecycle management.
• Leading all aspects of product development initiatives and successful new product introductions in collaboration with R&D, marketing, finance and supply chain to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensuring clear market positioning and value proposition for product launches and key product groups.
• Aligning product strategy with customer needs, market trends, and sustainability goals.
• Monitoring product performance, market dynamics, and customer feedback to optimize offerings.
• Supporting global demand planning and forecasting (S&OP) processes for key product groups.

You are right fit if:

• You bring 5+ years of experience in the chemical or coatings industry within a global organization, with a solid technical understanding of the domain.
• You have proven track record of leadership in managing global product portfolios and product development projects. With addition of deep understanding of customer needs and commercial aspects of the coatings industry.
• You hold a university degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or an equivalent.
• You demonstrate strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• You have the ability to lead, inspire, and develop an international team.
• You can engage with stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating your stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• You speak fluent English (professional proficiency).

Would be an advantage:

• Experience working with sustainability-focused product development.
• Familiarity with S&OP and forecasting tools/processes.

What do we offer?

An international and dynamic work environment with the opportunity to work within a fast-growing Energy products portfolio. You'll have growth opportunities through leading high-impact projects (e.g. entering new product markets), developing your leadership skills (e.g. license to lead), and shaping product strategy through cross-functional collaboration. We offer flexibility through a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package for example a performance-based annual bonus, private health insurance, access to a Hempel Academy, and more.

Does it sound like a match to you?

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV in English  by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. We are keen to hear from you!

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At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

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. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.