[Remote] Product Management Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amcor is transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. The Product Management Director will drive the development and execution of strategies for retail bags and sheeting product lines, working closely with various teams to enhance product line profitability and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesWork cross functionally to update, communicate and implement the strategic vision for the businessIdentify internal and external business needs along with growth opportunitiesDefine and develop strategic investment plans to support growth and profitability improvementLeads the team in the development of retailer‑specific category growth strategies, including assortment, shelving, merchandising, and product innovation recommendationsUnderstand the market requirements and consumer trends to inform and shape the strategyConduct market research to drive innovation and growthGather competitive intelligence to set product requirements and differentiated value propositionsProvide product and pricing recommendations for new opportunitiesParticipate in customer meetings and trade events to drive growthDevelop and execute 1-year and 3-year product development roadmap for product line effectiveness, growth and profitabilityDefine and develop next generation products, collaborating with Sales, Technical and cross-functional teamsManage allocation of technical resources to the most impactful projectsManage all aspects of new product launches and cross customer promotional opportunitiesProvide oversight for product line specific competitive informationManage new product and customer pricing and profit, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain and SalesMonitor market pricing and provide input on competitive landscapeChampion cost-reduction projects; manage product mix and margin erosion on mature itemsIdentify changes in equipment and process technology to improve cost positionWork with Supply Chain for raw material sourcing, validation and cost-improvementDrives partnership with Sales to deliver joint business plans that grow the total category and strengthen customer relationshipsDevelop clear product positioning and communication strategies; collaborate with Marketing, manage product positioning tools, including web, trade, ad, sell sheets, research and presentationsLead cross-functional teams to bring solution to resolve quality initiativesWork with cross-functional teams to define service needs for new/changing/outgoing itemsMaintain oversight for new and modified products; working with Marketing, Corporate Creative teams and Packaging Design in determining packaging requirements and art workSkillsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration7+ years Product Management in manufacturing experience or comparable combined experience in commercial and finance functionsSolid understanding of business functions Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, etcHigh proficiency level with MS Office applications requiredExcellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skillsAbility to prioritize and multi-taskAbility to travel up to 30%Ability to extract item-level sales data, organize, analyze and draw conclusionsAbility to perform category analysis and category managementUnderstanding of profit & loss statement and how commercial and operational activities translate to P&LAbility to organize, coordinate and direct cross-functional teams; commercial as well as operationalAbility to drive new product development and lead the commercialization of productsTeam player with ability to influence without direct authority to consistently drive profitable growthMBA preferredBenefitsMedical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)Company OverviewAs a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, our industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. It was founded in 1864, and is headquartered in Singapore, Central Region, SGP, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.amcor.com/businesses/afap/.