Global Product Manager – Out of the Can Innovation (Marine Seastock)
2-Year High-Impact Innovation Assignment
Location: Amsterdam (global role)
Are you energized by charting new territory? Do you thrive where vision, innovation, and cross-functional influence intersect? This is your opportunity to deliver two game-changing innovations that will redefine how the Marine Seastock segment operates worldwide.
We are seeking a strategic, resilient, and highly driven Global Product Manager to take full ownership of our Out of the Can innovation roadmap. This is an ambitious initiative designed to introduce disruptive solutions into a market ready for transformation. In this high-exposure role, you will be operating at the intersection of technology, product strategy, marine operations, and corporate innovation—turning conceptual ideas into real-world impact.
Why this role matters
Marine Seastock is evolving rapidly. Customer expectations around efficiency, sustainability, and ease of application are shifting just as quickly. Our Out of the Can innovation stream aims to reshape what is possible by improving onboard operations, enhancing supply chain flexibility, and elevating the total customer experience.
You will be the catalyst who makes this happen.
What you will do
Lead Global Innovation Initiatives
Own the product strategy and roadmap for Out of the Can solutions within the Marine Seastock segment.
Drive two major innovation projects from early concept to global launch, with full accountability for outcomes.
Shape the Future of Marine Maintenance
Explore new technologies, application methods, digital enablers, and service models that redefine how coatings are delivered and applied.
Capture market needs and operational insights and translate them into breakthrough, commercially viable solutions.
Influence at the Highest Levels
Work directly with the Global Segment Director Seastock and engage with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Mobilize global cross-functional teams across R\&D, Operations, PMC, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing, and Commercial.
Be the Trailblazer
Operate confidently in uncharted territory, building frameworks, driving alignment, and pushing boundaries.
Champion a culture of experimentation, collaborative problem solving, and bold thinking.
What you bring
Experience in product management, innovation, or strategic program leadership, ideally within coatings, chemicals, marine, or adjacent industrial B2B environments.
Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping strategy where information is incomplete.
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to bring diverse stakeholders along.
Natural resilience and persistence, combined with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Understanding of or strong interest in the operational realities of the marine industry and vessel maintenance.
A systems-thinking mindset and the ability to define solutions, not just products.
What we offer
A high-impact, highly visible role at the center of our innovation agenda.
The opportunity to build market-defining solutions and shape the future of the marine industry.
Global exposure and collaboration with multidisciplinary expert teams.
A dynamic environment where curiosity, courage, and creativity are encouraged and required.
Ready to shape the next chapter?
If you are motivated by pioneering new ideas, influencing at scale, and delivering innovations that create measurable impact, we would love to meet you. Step into a role where you can redefine what is possible beyond the can.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.