Global Product Manager - Protective Coatings Platform

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.

We are currently looking for a Global Product Manager – Protective Coatings Platform to join us at one of our facilities in Wellingborough (UK).

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Global Product Manager – Protective Coatings Platform to shape and execute the global product roadmap for the protective coatings platform within Axalta’s Automotive Refinish business. This individual will play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and launching products that align with customer needs and the company’s growth strategy. The role will focus mainly on the development of RAPTOR products and will work closely with Technology and Segment Marketing across all global markets to deliver a plan that drives growth and strengthens our competitive position worldwide.  

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the global product strategy and roadmap for the Protective Coatings platform, ensuring strong alignment with commercial growth priorities.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to drive innovation, new product development, and portfolio expansion.
• Lead cross‑functional product development from concept to launch, working closely with R&D, Segment Marketing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Drive new product launches using the Stage‑Gate process, ensuring timely execution and strong market readiness.
• Develop and champion compelling value propositions, business cases, and pricing strategies for new and existing products.
• Manage the global product portfolio, including formulation architecture, competitive benchmarking, product simplification, and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance across global markets in close collaboration with Regulatory and Compliance teams.
• Monitor product quality and performance, leading cross‑functional action plans to resolve issues and continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Key Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in Product Management / Product Leadership, ideally in coatings, chemicals, or the automotive aftermarket (B2B and/or B2C)
• Proven ability to build and execute global product roadmaps delivering profitable growth
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in business case development and product launches
• Solid understanding of technical products and complex portfolios
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strategic, results‑driven, and innovative, with strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Comfortable managing complex, highly technical initiatives with accuracy and ownership

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, 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. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

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 colorful 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, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, 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. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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