Strategic Marketing Manager, FCC Catalysts

Strategic Marketing Manager, FCC Catalysts

We are hiring for a Strategic Marketing Manager, FCC Catalysts to join our Performance Catalyst Solutions Marketing team. This role reports to the Director, FCC Strategic Marketing and will be located at either our Columbia, MD or Houston, TX, locations. The Strategic Marketing Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy for one of FCC's three major market segments. This role has external global product portfolio ownership and is responsible for driving segment profitability, optimizing the segment product portfolio, R&D flight plan, and leading PrISM product development programs.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

• Lead segment, new product, and portfolio technology communications with key external stakeholders, with a strong focus on relevant value chains, industry insights, and Grace's differentiated customer value proposition.
• Working closely with R&D, Process Technology, Business Management, and the Global Customer Technology organization, lead and manage new product development programs for his / her segment through the PrISM stage-gate process. Strategic Marketing is the primary PrISM project management function within Performance Catalyst Solutions (PCS).
• Provide ideation guidance to R&D to prioritize segment new product development efforts. Develop project business case justification prior to scale up and test marketing. Create commercialization and launch plans for new products while actively managing the size of the portfolio including rationalization of legacy products.
• Interface with Business Management to ensure customer expectations are routinely met, and champion troubleshooting efforts related to product quality for the segment.
• Influence the development of the 5-year Long Range Plan, annual Business Review, annual Portfolio Review, and bi-annual Segment Communication meetings for the business. Ensure segment needs are aligned with the strategy, drive research ideation focus, and track progress.

Responsibilities (2 of 2)

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Grace Wellness Program Flexible Workplace Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Company Donation Match Program