Chemical Product Manager

Imagine yourself…
Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.
It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat.
ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.
When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.
Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water: https://wi.st/3vH5OUK
ChemTreat is seeking a Chemical Product Manager to own the strategy, performance and lifecycle of assigned chemical product lines. This role sits at the center of the business, partnering closely with Product Champions, Sales, R&D, Technical Staff, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, Regulatory and Finance to solve challenges, support the commercial team and drive portfolio performance.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical chemistry foundation who wants to move closer to the business side of product strategy, pricing, lifecycle decisions and cross-functional leadership while continuing to work in a fast-paced, technical environment.
The role is hybrid, four days onsite in Glen Allen, VA and one day remote.
Why This Role
Join a collaborative, supportive team with deep technical knowledge and strong cross-functional partnership.
Gain broad exposure across nearly every part of the business, including commercial, technical, operations, compliance and supply chain teams.
Work in a stable and growing organization with a long history of consistent profitability and career-development opportunities.
Build skills that can open doors to future leadership, operations, commercial or broader business roles.
Support a highly customized portfolio of approximately 1,800 chemical solutions, with new products created to meet evolving customer needs.
What You Will Do
Own assigned chemical product lines, including strategy, performance, setup, optimization and obsolescence decisions.
Serve as the hub between commercial, technical and operational teams, translating business needs into practical product actions.
Partner closely with technical Product Champions to manage product-line strategy, product performance, raw-material challenges and customer-driven needs.
Balance day-to-day issue resolution with longer-term portfolio priorities, adjusting quickly as business needs change.
Manage portfolio economics, pricing, profitability, product rationalization and lifecycle activities in partnership with key stakeholders.
Partner with Product Champions, Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Operations to execute product strategies.
Support product positioning, launch strategies, market initiatives and sales-enablement materials.
Ensure product compliance and support product stewardship and regulatory reviews.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical discipline; a chemistry or other technical degree is strongly preferred.
5 or more years of relevant experience in product management, R&D, technical service, operations, lab, analytical chemistry or a related technical/commercial role within the chemical, industrial, specialty chemical, water-treatment, paper, packaging or adjacent process-industry environment.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate effectively across technical, commercial and operational audiences.
Ability to manage shifting priorities, solve urgent issues and work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Interest in growing into the business side of product management while leveraging a strong technical foundation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in chemical, industrial, specialty chemical, water-treatment, paper, packaging or similar technical environments.
Experience working with commercial teams, technical stakeholders, operations or product-line owners to solve customer or business problems.
Background in R&D, analytical chemistry, technical service, lab operations or process-focused technical roles with exposure to business priorities.
ChemTreat is proud to be a part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until pai