Digital Product Management

PPG's Digital team is leading PPG and the coatings industry through an evolution in PPG's business strategies and structure - to capture opportunities enabled by digital technologies and provide amazing customer experiences while unlocking new revenue streams and reaching new customers.PPG is looking for a Digital Product Owner to lead the PPGTech and BIM products. You will lead the development and execution of digital solutions tailored for engineers, designers, and architects. You will drive the product vision, roadmap, and feature definition for custom coatings specification platforms, product calculators and configurators, and BIM integrations and marketplaces. The most successful outcome is for our customers to accelerate and improve their engineering and design workflows, earning PPG the right to sell more coatings.This role will require 10-30% travel. You will be working in Pittsburgh, PA (USA) and operates a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office, 2 days remote.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Roadmap and ExecutionEstablish and manage a 2-year roadmap for this product scope with clear customer persona capabilities and connections to expected KPIsTranslate user needs from engineers, architects, designers, painters, and construction project managers into clear product scopeSupport the delivery of software by writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and helping manage backlogsLead regular and active user testing and customer feedbackUser & Workflow UnderstandingLearn and document how coatings are evaluated, specified, and used within CAD, BIM, and engineering workflows; innovate new solutions to accelerate and improve the processDocument user pain points and identify opportunities to improve workflows through digital toolsEcosystem & Partner SupportManage partnerships with key vendors in the software ecosystemCoordinate product activities with external software platforms and content ecosystemsSupport pilots, proofs-of-concept, and early deployments with ecosystem partnersPromote shared successes with partners through blog posts, presentations, and conferencesCommercial AlignmentWork with sales and specification teams to ensure digital tools support commercial objectives and create KPIs and dashboards to track outcomesHelp connect digital product usage to lead generation and specification tracking in CRM systemsAssist in analyzing how digital engagement influences sales opportunities to conversionsMeasurement & LearningTrack product metrics such as usage, adoption, and basic funnel performanceGather and summarize customer feedback to inform product improvements over timeQualifications2–5 years of experience in product management, product ownership, business analysis (BA), or software development roles. Alternatively, you may have 2-5 years of experience in mechanical product design or engineering roles, with experience in the CAD software ecosystem.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fieldExposure to software development or digital product teams (agile or hybrid environments)Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn complex domains (engineering workflows, materials, chemistry)About UsPPG: 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 championsProactive. 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 speedAgile. 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 operatorsProductive. 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 winFuture-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 proudStrong. 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.If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.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.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.