Regional Product Manager – Specialty Materials (Americas) Location: Troy, MI Compensation: mid to high $200k Korn Ferry has partnered with a global, multi-billion-dollar chemical and materials leader to identify a Regional Product Manager supporting its Specialty Materials business across the Americas. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of product strategy, commercial execution, and cross-functional leadership , working closely with senior leadership to drive growth and profitability across a complex portfolio. What You’ll Do
Drive regional growth through pipeline development, commercialization, and market expansion
Partner with sales leadership to shape market priorities and go-to-market strategy
Lead product portfolio management , including lifecycle, mix optimization, and rationalization
Translate global strategy into regional execution aligned to market dynamics
Support pricing and margin initiatives to improve profitability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations
Engage with customers to support application development and opportunity validation
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of experience in product management, business development, or commercial roles within chemicals, polymers, or advanced materials
Strong commercial mindset with experience in application/value-based selling
Proven ability to operate in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Experience supporting new product development and commercialization
Exposure to industries such as automotive (EV), electronics, consumer, or medical preferred
Why This Opportunity
Visible role with direct exposure to senior commercial leadership
Opportunity to act as a strategic partner to sales and influence regional growth
Join a global leader in specialty materials with strong market momentum
Broad scope across strategy, portfolio, and commercial execution