ITW Polymers & Fluids is seeking a commercially minded Product Manager to lead the strategy, lifecycle, and growth of a high‑value coatings portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. This role offers full ownership of the product roadmap, combining technical depth with strategic influence in a market‑leading industrial manufacturer. Client Details ITW Polymers & Fluids, a division of ITW Australia, is a leading manufacturer of industrial consumables used across automotive, mining, construction, and broader industrial sectors. Their portfolio includes protective coatings, epoxy solutions, lubricants, additives, grouts, and other specialised products. This role sits within their heavy‑industry division, with a strong focus on coatings and epoxy‑based solutions that support customers operating in demanding industrial and mining environments. With manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, Sydney, and Rockhampton, ITW is known for its innovation, strong safety culture, continuous improvement, and collaborative environment where people can make an immediate impact. Description Own and deliver the full product roadmap, including pricing, product lifecycle management, and category growth initiatives. Apply strong capability across the 5P's of product marketing to drive competitive and commercial outcomes. Lead product development and innovation tailored to distributor channels and industrial end users. Conduct market and competitor analysis to guide pricing, innovation priorities, and category strategy. Manage cross-functional stakeholders across sales, finance, operations, technical, and marketing to ensure alignment and execution. Oversee product quality, compliance, documentation, and investigations to ensure strong customer outcomes and brand standards. Profile To excel in this role, candidates must bring the following non‑negotiable capabilities: Essential Criteria Proven product management or product ownership experience in heavy industry, industrial markets, or B2B distributor environments, with demonstrated ability to influence specifiers, technical users, and internal stakeholders. Strong practical capability in the 5P's of product marketing with experience managing, technical manufactured products. Exceptional stakeholder management, working cross‑functionally with sales, finance, technical, and operations teams. Location: Melbourne or Sydney preferred, though WA or QLD will be considered for the right candidate. Ideal Attributes Experience in coatings, epoxies, mechanical or industrial consumables markets. Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and adapt within a changing environment. Strong commercial mindset, analytical ability, and confidence engaging with customers at all levels. Job Offer A competitive remuneration package, inclusive of bonus potential and superannuation. A supportive and collaborative culture with a strong growth mindset, where people are encouraged to develop, expand their skills, and build long‑term careers within a global organisation. Opportunities to travel nationally with the sales teams, meeting key customers, gaining valuable market insights, and seeing firsthand how your product strategy influences outcomes across industrial environments. A high‑impact position with full ownership of the product roadmap and category performance within a respected, technically advanced industrial manufacturer. Exposure to complex, technical product categories that will continue to strengthen your product management expertise and open future progression pathways within ITW. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact David Lodders on 61 3 9607 5683.
