[Hiring] Project Manager @Axalta

Role Description

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join us at our facility in PA-Glen Mills (US-PA-Remote). The Project Manager – New Product Commercialization & Growth will lead the end-to-end launch, expansion, and commercialization of our product lines. This role serves as the cross-functional leader responsible for transforming growth initiatives into profitable market outcomes.

• Drive new product introduction (NPI), accelerate market adoption, optimize portfolio expansion, and deliver top-line revenue growth.
• Bridge strategy and execution, managing complex growth initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Build new businesses, launch innovative products, and create sustainable top-line growth while maintaining accountability for financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in project management, product commercialization, business development, or go-to-market leadership.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience of launching and scaling new products in B2B environments preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives resulting in measurable revenue growth.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational alignment.

Requirements

• Strategic planning and execution
• New product introduction (NPI)
• Commercialization and go-to-market strategy
• Revenue growth and business development
• Portfolio management
• Financial analysis (ROI, NPV, P&L management)
• Executive communication and presentation
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

• Product Launch Leadership:
  • Lead the development and execution of commercialization plans for new non-paint product lines.
  • Establish launch strategies, milestones, governance processes, and success metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure readiness across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support.
  • Drive launch execution from concept validation through market introduction and post-launch optimization.
• Commercialization & Revenue Growth:
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
  • Partner with commercial leadership to define pricing, channel strategies, customer targeting, and value propositions.
  • Monitor revenue performance, market adoption, and customer engagement metrics.
  • Identify and implement corrective actions to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Product Portfolio Expansion:
  • Lead initiatives to expand product offerings, geographic reach, market segments, and customer applications.
  • Evaluate market opportunities, competitive dynamics, customer needs, and emerging trends.
  • Create business cases supporting expansion investments and growth opportunities.
  • Prioritize portfolio opportunities based on revenue, profitability, and strategic fit.
• Cross-Functional Program Management:
  • Establish integrated project plans with clear deliverables, ownership, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive alignment among executive stakeholders and operating teams.
  • Facilitate decision-making, issue resolution, and escalation management.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate objectives.
• Financial & Business Performance Management:
  • Develop and maintain financial forecasts, revenue projections, and commercialization KPIs.
  • Track business performance against targets and identify opportunities to accelerate growth.
  • Partner with Finance to evaluate ROI, NPV, and investment effectiveness.
  • Present performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Customer & Market Engagement:
  • Collaborate with key customers and channel partners during pilot programs and product launches.
  • Gather market feedback and customer insights to improve adoption and product performance.
  • Work closely with sales teams to remove barriers to growth and increase market share.