Product Manager Cosmetic Market

About the Group Trace one – Selerant Are you passionate about innovation, challenges and brilliant solutions? After the creation of the Trace One – Selerant group, our combined company has strengthened its global position in the PLM market for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) by reaching more geographies and integrating further solutions and assets to better serve our customers worldwide. Together, Trace One and Selerant offer the global leading end-to-end PLM and compliance solutions that transform the CPG industry. With more than 30 years of experience in new product development, packaging and formulation management, we supply a single, collaborative platform for process manufacturers and retailers—from raw ingredient suppliers and boutique brands to global CPG giants and blue-chip retailers. We help businesses connect, comply, and create remarkable products that empower consumers and shape the world. Our extending global community of 6,000 brand owners span more than 170 countries and produces over $500Bn in revenue each year. Selerant is looking for a high-energy, driven Product Manager Cosmetic Market – (PMCM) Role Located in Selerant’s Product & Solutions Management for Manufacturers Group (PSM), the Cosmetic Market – Product Manager (CMPM) will effectively own, manage and represent their designated product /solution offering(s) to achieve best-in-market products and solutions that delight our internal and external customers and stakeholders. Overall, the CMPM is accountable for the Cosmetic market and commercial success of the holistic product, (core product, all supporting services and add-ons etc.) necessary to achieve this success. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following: • Become the Subject Matter Expert for allocated reference market(s) and provide expertise and leadership for relevant product/ solution(s), representing the “voice of the customer” for inmarket usage by our clients. • Define and implement the Product Vision, Product Strategy and Roadmap for his/her specific Product / Solution(s), utilizing best practice Product Management methodologies. This defines a holistic approach including all market, commercialization and technical aspects of the in-scope Product / Solution(s). • Work collectively with all cross-functional representatives and stakeholders to ensure that the Core Update & Release Strategies are aligned to the needs of the Product Portfolio on an ongoing basis. • Define the list of packaged plans of application support services and levels which are both applicable to the entire portfolio or specific to one application. • Collaborate with the team to resolve any issues of overlap and/or gaps across the overall Portfolio. Working together, assure consistency and completeness of the overall Portfolio across all market solutions; how the solutions are differentiated from each other and how they fit together from a market/business perspective. • Collaborate with the Selerant Board, Sales and Marketing to define product financial plans and the most appropriate commercialization strategies and go-to-market processes to achieve these plans. This should include a rolling 3 year Financial / P&L Model for each Solution. • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and relevant technical functions to develop business cases to support new innovation proposals, feature extensions etc., related to their product / solutions(s). • Working collectively to define robust Product Governance models and processes for managing at both the individual Solution and overall Portfolio levels, and agree with all identified stakeholders. • Working in conjunction with Sales & Marketing teams, assist in the development of all product related Sales & Marketing collateral. • Undertake comprehensive market and competitor analyses from a market and technical perspective to understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitive product offerings and identify commercial opportunities for Selerant. • Prepare, maintain, and evangelize high-level product roadmap(s) which define enhancements for short- and long-term MVP-based releases. • Represent the market/business perspective within the product innovation life cycle from strategic planning from ideation, through definition, build and testing to the release process, set priorities and manage the specific product backlog within the context of the overall strategic roadmap, aligned to Company objectives. • Accountable for the approval of all business and functional requirements documentation, based on robust market needs and use cases, created by the Product Delivery team(s), collaborating in particular with Product Owners and Business Analysts . • Provide leadership and co-ordination for the processes and activities of cross-functional teams working on the innovation and/or industry solution to help assure on-time delivery of products to high standards of quality. • Monitor and analyse new technologies and collaborate with Engineering to assess their potential applications to Selerant’s product portfolio. • Provide appropriate Pre-Sales support for global Selerant Sales and PS teams, defining appropriate product / solution(s) that will contribute to the successful conversion of prospects to clients. Selerant is a family-orientated company which offers a rewarding and collaborative working culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute in a thriving environment were continuous improvement and innovation is highly valued. Employees enjoy favorable conditions including a competitive salary and Hybrid-Workplace. How to apply: Please send your application, CV and cover letter to recruitingselerant.com. Applications may also be submitted via LinkedIn (please include your CV). A competitive market salary will be offered to the successful candidate. Selerant is an equal opportunities employer. J-18808-Ljbffr