Product Portfolio Manager – Lubricants
Core
Lead and evolve the North America finished lubricants portfolio for iconic brands (Pennzoil, Quaker State, Shell Rotella) and OLPs (coolants, greases, transmission fluids) to deliver profitable growth while managing operational and regulatory constraints.
Role type
Product Portfolio Manager (Lubricants)
Builds
Finished lubricant product architectures, multi-year roadmaps, and simplified SKU/formulation portfolios for Retail, Distributor, OEM, and DIFM channels.
Domain
Industrial lubricants and automotive fluids
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Portfolio strategy and architecture, SKU simplification, cross-functional stakeholder influence, commercial judgment, data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance management, project leadership, market and car parc analysis, OEM approval framework knowledge.
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own finished lubricants portfolio architecture including viscosity coverage and formulation tiers; Define and maintain multi-year portfolio roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and OEM requirements; Lead initiatives to reduce SKU and formulation complexity; Support line reviews, customer transitions, and portfolio resets; Act as primary integrator across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Technology; Ensure portfolio compliance with OEM approvals and regulatory requirements; Use market and customer data to inform portfolio decisions and track performance metrics.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC