Associate Product Manager

SUMMARY

Our Marketing team plays a critical role in shaping strategy and driving execution. As an Associate Product Manager you will help accelerate growth across ITW Performance Polymers portfolio in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environmentleveragingdata to support pricing product launches and go-to-market strategies.Youllcollaborate cross-functionally to bringnew solutionsto market strengthen customer engagement andoptimizeportfolio performance. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on product management experience while contributing to innovation and growth within a Fortune 200organization!

ITWS BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE:

• We have an environment shaped by our decentralized entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life.Our people thrive in our flexibility within the framework approach.

• We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.

• Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner we want your entrepreneurial spiritto thrive!

• Be a part of One ITW/One Team where everyones contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.

• We live by ourCore Values:simplicity sharing risk integrity respect and trust.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IFYOUARE/HAVE

• You are aself-motivatedstrategic thinker who enjoys turning ideas into action in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

• You enjoy analyzing data and translating insights into clear actionable recommendations.

• You are highly collaborative andconfidentnavigating constructive feedback using it to strengthen decisions and drive better marketing outcomes.

• You have acustomer-focused mindset and a passion for driving market-based growth.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support product portfolio management and execution of growth strategies across assigned product lines.

• Analyze market customer competitive and financial data toidentifyopportunities assess business performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Drive pricing execution commercialization activities product launch readiness and go-to-market initiatives in partnership with Sales and Marketing teams.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking market intelligence and customer insight activities to support portfolio optimization and growth initiatives.

• Support product lifecycle management including product improvement sustainability cost optimization and portfolio rationalization initiatives.

• Collaborate with TechnicalServiceand Applications Engineering teams to support business priorities assess impacts manage risks enable customer trials and product evaluations and drive successful commercialization.

• Develop and coordinate product training sales enablement tools and commercial support materials to enhance customer engagement and business growth.

• Execute tactical business plansmonitorprogress against strategic priorities and drivetimelyfollow-through to ensure successful implementation of businessobjectives.

• Promotesupportand adhere to all safety environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONSSKILLS&COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science Business Administration Marketing ora relateddiscipline.Masterspreferred.

• 25 years of experience in Product Management Product Marketing Marketing Business Development Commercial Excellence Technical Service Applications Engineering ora relatedbusiness function.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and business acumen.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and business analysis tools.

• Experience in specialty chemicals adhesives industrial manufacturing materials or related technical markets.

• Knowledge of product portfolio management commercialization pricing strategy market analysis and product lifecycle management.