Manager, Digital Customer Solutions - Packaging Coatings

PPG is looking for a Manager, Digital Customer Solutions to join our Packaging Coatings team! In this role, you will spearhead the definition, development and launch of digital and equipment solutions to create new revenue streams and drive stickiness by transforming the customer digital experience for our existing and new customers globally. You will lead the technical development and project management of the new digital solutions. You will report to the Director, Global Strategic Marketing - Packaging Coatings at our Pittsburgh, PA Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project workstreams to establish a digital customer solution in collaboration with global strategic market managers, regional products managers, tech service, and sales to solve customer pain points
• Lead the technical solution ideation and development across AI workstreams, equipment partnerships and technical teams, bringing innovative solutions to the group
• Partner with marketing team to commercialize the offering
• Develop and execute product and service roadmaps in target market segments to support the execution of our growth strategies
• Market assessment / value proposition development and support
  • Assess market trends and perform competitive intelligence and benchmarking regarding digital customer experience and opportunities for utilizing digital solutions.
  • Design user-centric features and experiences using personas and journey mapping techniques.
• New product development / launch / management
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional team members, utilizing assigned resources for product/solution development activities. Lead workstreams and teams via influence to ensure on-time-in-full execution.
  • Align new product launch process across regions to ensure excellent executions and successful rollout
  • Support the development of training on the solutions and their value propositions for our sales and service teams
• Team and vendor management
  • Foster collaboration across software development, program management, and product management teams to ensure timely delivery of roadmap milestones.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with software vendors and equipment partners to deliver a seamless digital customer experience.
• Up to 20%, including international travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preference for Masters or PhD. Digital and AI skills are required.
• 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of delivering digital solutions or transformation products
• Experience working globally with teams and customers, understanding cultural nuances to build trust and rapport with people
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, with a focus on prioritizing features and technologies that drive business outcomes
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and technical modeling capabilities

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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