Platform Launch Manager - Light Industry Markets

Focused on Light Industry markets, including Data Centers, Food & Beverage (F&B), Commercial & Institutional (C&I), and Facilities, this role is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record in product launches, platform commercialization, or equivalent project management experience.

This position is responsible for driving successful platform introductions from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.

Critical activities include launch project selection, cross-functional launch team leadership, strategic planning, go-to-market execution, and stakeholder engagement.

Project Selection & Prioritization

• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and prioritization of launch projects to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives and financial goals.
• Assess market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive positioning to support investment decisions.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Assemble, lead, and coordinate cross-functional launch teams, ensuring appropriate resources, accountability, and alignment throughout the launch process.
• Drive collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Services, R&D, and Business Leadership.

Launch Planning & Readiness

• Oversee development of comprehensive launch packages, including: Sales enablement and training materials Marketing and promotional assets Product and equipment readiness plans Customer support and technical documentation
• Ensure all launch milestones and readiness criteria are successfully achieved.

Market Launch Execution

• Lead platform introductions into target markets, ensuring effective execution of launch strategies.
• Monitor launch performance, market adoption, and competitive activity.
• Adapt strategies as needed to maximize growth opportunities and market penetration.
• Identify secondary market opportunities and support long-term portfolio growth and refresh strategies.

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with Business Management to address supply chain, operational, and commercial challenges.
• Collaborate with R&D and Technical Teams to ensure product quality, innovation, and customer value.
• Serve as a key interface between leadership and launch teams, providing project updates, recommendations, and performance insights.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated success in product launches, platform commercialization, project management, or a comparable role.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
• Experience within industrial water treatment, light industry markets, chemical solutions, facilities management, or related industries preferred.
• Excellent strategic planning, communication, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive projects to completion in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable business results.

Perks

• Competitive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Continuous Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salary and Performance Bonus Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Why Solenis?

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference. Join a team dedicated to innovation, customer success, and delivering solutions that help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $142,240.00 and $208,615.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.