SyndicatedFractional CPOWesterville, Ohio, United States
Full-time CPO, Matrix Adhesives
FULL-TIME CPO JOB · MANUFACTURING SECTOR · WESTERVILLE, OHIO, UNITED STATES
Full-time CPO at Matrix Adhesives, based in Westerville. Full posting below, with the day rate stated or estimated with its basis.
Full-time CPO — the posting in full
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What the posting asks · quoted from the listing
- Years
Education and Experience Requirements Required Qualifications 5-10 years product management, marketing or commercialization experience.
- Certification
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
About the Role
The Product Director will be responsible for product strategy, portfolio management, pipeline prioritization, and commercialization of the branded product portfolio. Partners with Sales, R&D, Operations and Marketing to drive profitable growth and bring innovative solutions to market.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own the product lifecycle from market insight and concept development through commercialization, portfolio maintenance, and end-of-life decisions.
Lead cross-functional pipeline reviews, establish prioritization criteria, and align resources with the highest-value growth opportunities.
Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into differentiated value propositions, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
Define customer requirements and critical-to-quality specifications to guide product development and commercialization decisions.
Partner with technical, regulatory, and marketing teams to develop defensible product claims and secure required certifications.
Build data-driven business cases, revenue forecasts, launch plans, and portfolio growth strategies with clear financial and commercial objectives.
Plan and coordinate customer trials, field validation, and feedback activities to confirm product-market fit and launch readiness.
Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to manage product development, scale-up, sourcing, and manufacturing readiness.
Monitor market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify innovation, expansion, and portfolio optimization opportunities.
Guide pricing, margin improvement, and product rationalization decisions to strengthen profitability and long-term portfolio performance.
Travel 25% -40%
Critical Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Customer Focus
Commercial Acumen
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communication
Project Management
Education and Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications
5-10 years product management, marketing or commercialization experience.
Experience launching products in construction markets.
Strong business case development and analytical skills.
Bachelors degree in marketing, engineering, business, or a related field required.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings or specialty chemicals.
- Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
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