Product Management Director

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Product Management Director located in The Woodlands, TX. As a Product Management Director, you will be responsible for lifecycle management of all ChampionX Emissions Technologies products. Within this role you will be a key contributor to product innovations driving profitable revenue growth. Also, you will strategize and implement plans that differentiate ChampionX Emissions from its competitors.

What's In It for You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Portfolio Management
• Product line management

Own and drive product and technology roadmaps; manage product introduction and obsolescence management. Responsible for executing activities as directly related to managing the performance of the existing product portfolio, including product rationalization, productivity enhancements, and supply chain assurance.

• Track and report on product line performance metrics and facilitate corrective actions.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch optimization.
• Support the execution of the programs and tactics established as part of the strategic / synchronized business planning, including creating and implementing strategies and plans for products and programs.
• Supports innovation teams and contribute to the Phase Gate process.
• Work Closely with ChampionX Digital and R&D teams to drive innovation and launch new products.

Supply Chain Liaison

• Determine and execute effective solutions for product related issues such as forecasting of product sales for each segment, resolving product supply issues, and coordinating alternative solutions for product related issues.
• Logistics and Supply Chain liaison, including but not limited to order management, manufacturing, scheduling collaboration, customer quality and supplier surveys.

Gross Margin Improvement

• Price management and margin analysis.
• Work with product line leaders to look for margin improvement opportunities; responsible for helping those teams drive and track project results.
• Manage talent needs and develop a robust team.
• Leverage cross functional groups to align knowledge of customer needs with existing and future technology capabilities.
• Consistent ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated success initiating change and an ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Business, or related field, and 10+ years of experience in a business-to-business environment.
• A deep understanding of business operations, financial analysis, and market dynamics is important. Should be able to assess the financial viability of strategic initiatives and evaluate their impact on the organization's bottom line.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to effectively articulate complex ideas and strategies to internal and external stakeholders. Should be able to build relationships, influence decision-making, and drive alignment across different departments and levels of the organization.
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration is critical. Should be able to inspire and motivate others, build consensus, and facilitate effective teamwork towards achieving strategic goals.
• Availability for inter-regional and international travel 40%
• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred

• Experience and Knowledge of ESG, Emissions and/or Atmospheric Sciences.
• Experience on Software sales and reoccurring revenue models.
• Oil & Gas experience.

Facility Specific Additions to Competencies, Skills and Knowledge:

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and potential future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, automation technologies, and emissions technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.