Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Portfolio Manager

SEE Headquarters - Charlotte

Requisition ID:


54427

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Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit

Position Overview

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing Sealed Air's key product portfolios, representing approximately $100MM in annual revenue, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and overall company strategy. This role spans the entire product lifecycle-from ideation and development through commercialization and phase-out-while driving profitability, growth, and innovation.

The Portfolio Manager partners closely with R&D, operations, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to optimize portfolio performance. The primary focus is on the day-to-day execution of portfolio plans, effective lifecycle management, and cross-functional coordination to meet business targets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Leadership
* Collaborate with GM to develop and execute a clear portfolio strategy that aligns with market dynamics, customer needs, and corporate objectives.
* Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunities.
* Recommend investments, divestments, and innovation priorities within the plastics portfolio.

Portfolio Execution & Lifecycle Management
* Monitor product performance and recommend tactical actions such as pricing adjustments, cost optimization, and product rationalization to maintain product relevance and maximize margin
* Manage the full product lifecycle (launch, growth, maturity, decline, end-of-life).

Product & Market Support
* Provide sales teams with up-to-date product information, competitive comparisons, and value propositions.
* Gather customer and market feedback to identify tactical improvements.
* Collaborating with MarCom in preparing go-to-market materials for product launches

Cross-Functional Coordination
* Work closely with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure portfolio initiatives are executed effectively
* Partner with R&D to support development projects and product enhancements.
Support financial planning and business case development for portfolio investments.

Customer & Commercial Engagement
* Act as the voice of the customer by gathering insights on unmet needs, applications, and market pain points.
* Support sales and marketing teams with product positioning, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
* Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, or industry events as needed.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in product management, commercial operations, or related roles, preferably in plastics, packaging, or chemicals.
* Solid understanding of plastics materials, manufacturing processes, or packaging applications.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
* Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP, ERP, or PLM systems is a plus.
* Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies
* Execution-focused with strong attention to detail.
* Problem-solving mindset with ability to drive quick solutions.
* Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions.
* Customer-oriented with a service mindset.
* Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing market environment.
* Forward-looking mindset with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to portfolio shaping.

Salary Range: $93,100 - $160,555
The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Requisition id:54427

Relocation:No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.