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AkzoNobel

Global Product Manager

AkzoNobel

Global Product & Sub-Segment Manager shaping the Yacht Custom Build portfolio with strategic marketing and innovation leadership. Collaborating across teams for product launches and business growth.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeGateshead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and execute the “where to play” and “how to win” strategies for the Yacht Custom Build segment
  • Manage the global product and service portfolio in line with market needs and business strategy
  • Lead new product introductions (NPI), range optimisation and lifecycle management activities
  • Develop differentiated value propositions, business cases and strategic marketing initiatives
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, threats and growth opportunities
  • Lead product and service development projects through the Stage-Gate process
  • Collaborate with regional teams to ensure effective implementation of strategies and initiatives
  • Benchmark competitor offerings and support technology leadership through industry engagement
  • Provide strategic input into brand positioning and communication planning
  • Partner closely with sales, R&D, operations, procurement and finance teams to deliver business objectives
  • Drive delivery of revenue, profitability and portfolio performance targets
  • Influence and coordinate cross-functional project teams to successfully execute strategic plans
  • Promote a diverse, inclusive and collaborative team culture that encourages innovation and engagement
  • Ensure compliance with HSE, corporate and ethical standards across all activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in Marketing or another related discipline
  • Proven experience in strategic marketing and product management roles
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation and across global teams
  • Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability
  • A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex global projects
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Pension, life assurance and income protection
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
  • A culture centred on inclusion, development and work–life balance
  • Access to global learning and career progression opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic marketingproduct managementmarket researchcompetitor analysislifecycle managementStage-Gate processbusiness case developmentvalue proposition developmentportfolio managementcross-functional project management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingcollaborative approachsolution-focused approachcommunication skillspresentation skillsteam leadership
Certifications
degree in Marketing