Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

Opportunity 

We are an innovative and fast-growing company seeking an analytical and forward-thinking Product Manager to join our team in Baulkham Hills.

In this role, you will oversee all our product lines and new solutions development, with a focus on maximising profitability, managing life cycles, and driving innovation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product success and continuous portfolio optimisation. 

Responsibilities:  

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle for all product lines, from concept and development through launch, growth, and phase-out.
• Maximise product profitability by managing margins, tracking cost changes and identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimise margins across the product portfolio, including through supply chain optimisation, procurement savings and product consolidation.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to identify outliers and underperforming products; develop and implement corrective actions to drive cost efficiency.
• Lead cross functional team meetings to ensure alignment and smooth execution of product initiatives.
• Create project timelines for all initiatives, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Track and report changes within the product portfolio, assessing financial and operational impacts to support decision-making.

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience in product management, with a strong track record of managing diverse product lines and delivering profitable results.
• Expertise in product lifecycle management, margin optimisation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product portfolios.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with the ability to reach effective resolutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• The ability to be computer savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits of Joining the Valvoline Team:

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Generous base salary + 11.5% super + bonus incentive program & 20% annual leave loading
• Wellbeing: 2 paid wellness days per year & access to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Recognition Programs: Annual ANZ Award Ceremony & Hands on Expertise Awards quarterly
• Endless Opportunities: Global career opportunities, ongoing training & development & access to Pathfinder: a one-stop location for leadership and professional development resources

Additional Information:

• Applicants should submit a current resume
• The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment medical assessment and undergo background/criminal history checks for any items which may be relevant to the duties of the role
• Applicants must be authorised to work in Australia, and must live in the geographical location of the position  

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

 Requisition ID: 1020