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), ensuring profitable growth within operational and regulatory constraints.
Role type
Product Portfolio Manager (Lubricants)
Builds
Finished lubricant product architectures, multi-year roadmaps, and simplified SKU/formulation portfolios for North American markets.
Domain
Energy / Lubricants / Chemicals
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Portfolio strategy & architecture, SKU simplification, cross-functional stakeholder influence, commercial judgment, data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance management, project leadership, market data interpretation, OEM approval framework knowledge.
Preferred skills
Experience in matrixed organizations, autonomous self-starter mindset, creative problem-solving, ability to work in shift-aligned hours.
Technologies
Enterprise product data systems, market analytics tools, OEM specification databases.
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; Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure portfolio assortments support customer strategies; Act as primary integrator across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Technology for portfolio initiatives; Ensure portfolio compliance with OEM approvals (API, Dexos) and regulatory requirements; Use market and customer data to inform portfolio decisions and track performance metrics.
Seniority
Experienced Professionals, hands-on IC