Position Summary
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing Sealed Air's key product portfolios, representing approximately $100MM in annual revenue, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and overall company strategy. This role spans the entire product lifecycle-from ideation and development through commercialization and phase-out-while driving profitability, growth, and innovation.

The Portfolio Manager partners closely with R&D, operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to optimize portfolio performance. The primary focus is on the day-to-day execution of portfolio plans, effective lifecycle management, and cross-functional coordination to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Portfolio Leadership
• Collaborate with GM to develop and execute a clear portfolio strategy that aligns with market dynamics, customer needs, and corporate objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunities.
• Recommend investments, divestments, and innovation priorities within the plastics portfolio.

Portfolio Execution & Lifecycle Management
• Monitor product performance and recommend tactical actions such as pricing adjustments, cost optimization, and product rationalization to maintain product relevance and maximize margin
• Manage the full product lifecycle (launch, growth, maturity, decline, end-of-life).

Product & Market Support
• Provide sales teams with up-to-date product information, competitive comparisons, and value propositions.
• Gather customer and market feedback to identify tactical improvements.
• Collaborating with MarCom in preparing go-to-market materials for product launches

Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure portfolio initiatives are executed effectively
• Partner with R&D to support development projects and product enhancements.
Support financial planning and business case development for portfolio investments.

Customer & Commercial Engagement
• Act as the voice of the customer by gathering insights on unmet needs, applications, and market pain points.
• Support sales and marketing teams with product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, or industry events as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, commercial operations, or related roles, preferably in plastics, packaging, or chemicals.
• Solid understanding of plastics materials, manufacturing processes, or packaging applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP, ERP, or PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies
• Execution-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to drive quick solutions.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions.
• Customer-oriented with a service mindset.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing market environment.
• Forward-looking mindset with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to portfolio shaping.

Salary Range: $93,100 - $160,555
The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id: 55030

Relocation: No

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