Regional Product Management Lead

About Our Client

Our client is a global industry leader with a proud legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and customer trust in the automotive and industrial coatings sector. With operations across Asia and a strong presence in vehicle refinish and commercial transport coatings, the company is focused on delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions that keep vehicles looking and performing at their best.

As they continue to grow their influence across North and South Asia, they are seeking a talented and experienced Product Management Lead to shape the next chapter of product success in this fast-evolving market.

Your Role

Imagine stepping into a role where your product vision influences not just one countrybut entire regions. As the Product Management Lead, youll take charge of a multi-country portfolio, working closely with local and global teams to ensure that the right products hit the right markets at the right time.

Youll lead a small but mighty team across Korea, China, and Southeast Asia, and act as the go-to person between technical, commercial, and supply teams. Whether it's launching a new innovation, reshaping the product lineup, or navigating cross-border prioritiesyour leadership will be at the heart of it.

If you're someone who thrives on balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, and you enjoy working across borders and functions, this is your chance to make a regional impact with a trusted global brand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the product strategy for vehicle refinish and commercial coatings across Asia, aligned with both local market needs and global direction.
• Manage and coach a team of product managers located in China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Guide them through lifecycle planning, new launches, and market transitions.
• Work closely with R&D, supply chain, commercial, and marketing teams to align plans, solve problems, and deliver on growth targets.
• Use market and competitor insights to fine-tune your approachwhether thats adjusting a portfolio or identifying new product opportunities.
• Expect occasional travel (12 times/month) to collaborate with teams and customers in key markets such as China, Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Qualifications

• Youve got 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably in automotive, chemical, coatings, or industrial sectors.
• You've managed multi-country portfolios or teams and know how to navigate both strategic priorities and day-to-day challenges.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycles, supply chain dependencies, and what it takes to move from idea to market.
• You're great with numbers, Excel, and analyticsable to support decisions with solid data.
• Youve led people before (ideally 4+ team members) and enjoy developing talent and creating structure.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills are a mustespecially in working across cultures and departments.
• If youve worked with project management frameworks or cross-functional innovation projects, that's a big plus.

Next Steps

If youre ready to step into a regional leadership role and be part of a collaborative and future-forward organization, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation with our talent team. We'll share more details about the opportunity and walk you through the next steps including a first interview with your future manager, where you'll have a chance to showcase your thinking, ideas, and leadership style.