Description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware USA, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Job Title: Regional Product Manager - Oil and Gas, Middle East & Africa

Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Water Treatment / Industrial Applications
Location: Dubai & Africa (Flexible location - Solenis office or home-based)
Travel: Up to 30%

About the Role
Solenis is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Regional Product Manager to lead its Oil & Gas product portfolio across the Middle East and Africa. In this regional leadership role, you will drive product portfolio optimization, pricing execution, supply strategy, and commercial support for one of our most dynamic and high-impact sectors.

This is a highly visible role with regional ownership and responsibility for aligning product strategy with business growth goals, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, R&D, and Global Product Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and rationalize the regional Oil & Gas product portfolio to improve market competitiveness and profitability
• Own pricing execution in the region, including list and target prices, while supporting strategic pricing decisions for new and existing products
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize manufacturing and sourcing strategy across regional assets
• Partner with the Sales team to support key commercial opportunities, proposal development, and customer engagements
• Contribute to segment prioritization and support the development and commercialization of new products aligned with growth strategies
• Support product lifecycle execution, demand forecasting, and pricing discipline in alignment with global and regional objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in chemicals used in Oil & Gas applications, including exposure to pricing strategy and commercial decision-making
• Experience in product management, technical sales, or application engineering within the MEA region preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking with a track record of driving profitable growth
• Deep understanding of industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive positioning in Oil & Gas chemicals
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, fast-paced global environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using financial and decision-support tools to analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead high-impact regional strategy within a global industry leader
• Visibility to senior leadership and influence over key product and business decisions
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and sustainability
• Career growth within a globally recognized company driving essential solutions for water-intensive industries

At Solenis, we're proud of our purpose-driven culture and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. If you're ready to take your account management career to the next level while making a positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.