Senior Manager, Product Management - Cartonboard

Jobbeskrivning

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

We are now looking for a Senior Manager, Product Management - Cartonboard

A unique opportunity for a strategic, forward-thinking commercial leader who wants to shape the future of sustainable premium packaging.

In this role, you will shape and steer the long‑term direction, competitiveness and profitability of Billerud’s Cartonboard portfolio to drive volume growth. Our renewable, high‑strength and fully recyclable fiber‑based packaging material is designed for premium consumer applications requiring durability, printability and a low climate impact.

You will lead the strategic development of the segment’s product strategy, pricing, innovation roadmap and market offering, building a resilient and future‑ready portfolio that strengthens our position in a highly competitive global market while maximizing the segment’s contribution to Billerud’s success.

Your main tasks will be

Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and steer the 3-year product management business plan for the Cartonboard segment to drive volume growth and profitability. This includes optimising the product group’s portfolio—covering product mix, innovation portfolio and product positioning.
• Drive value‑based market positioning and commercial argumentation for the product group, in close collaboration with the sales organization.
• Optimize the product portfolio and secure a profitable product mix aligned with S&OP/S&OE.

Innovation & Market Development

• Own and maintain the segment’s innovation plan (3–4-year horizon), continuously identifying new opportunities and ensuring a future‑fit portfolio.
• Contribute to cross-functional strategic initiatives driven by other parts of the organization.

Pricing and Competitiveness

• Provide recommendations for pricing strategy in close collaboration with the Senior Director Product Management and Business Area leadership.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives together with Operations, helping strengthen competitiveness without compromising quality.

You are part of our Business Area Board, and report to Senior Director Product Management. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Technical Service, Supply Chain and Business Development—creating strong alignment across the end-to-end value chain.

This position is located at one of our locations: Solna Stockholm, Gruvön, Frövi, Skärblacka, Gävle or Karlsborg (Kalix). The role will require some travelling.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

Kvalifikationer

To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• A university degree in a relevant field or working experience we find equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in B2B commercial roles within Product Management, preferably within manufacturing or process industry, combining value‑based sales with solid technical product understanding.
• Proven experience in pricing strategy for global product portfolios and in driving business growth in cyclical markets.
• Experience managing an innovation portfolio and leading product development across multiple customer segments.
• Experience in change management and continuous improvement, with a strong results‑oriented mindset.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, with additional language skills considered an asset.

Personliga egenskaper

For us, personality is important. To succeed in this position, we believe you are a strategic person who thrives in complex environments and easily translates market, customer and product insights into clear conclusions and direction. You are results‑oriented and driven by creating measurable impact on growth and profitability.

Structured and organized, you plan your work effectively, set clear goals and ensure strong follow‑through. With strong communication and collaboration skills, you build alignment across stakeholders and internal functions. You influence and inspire others through clarity and engagement, driving decisions and change without formal authority. Curious, proactive and improvement‑minded, you challenge established ways of working and lead development initiatives that strengthen the business.

Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say.

Kontakta oss

If you want to know more about the role, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Senior Director Product Management, Johan Wallin at Johan.Wallin@billerud.com  

If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Group Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Alice Lundberg at alice.lundberg@billerud.com  

We have chosen to manage this recruitment internally and therefore kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from offering their services. 

Ansökningsinformation

Welcome with your application no later than 15 april 2026.

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 

 
Why us?  

• A key position to drive business growth for the Cartonboard Product Segment 
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future  
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard. 

Our recruitment process will contain: Interviews, recruitment test, references, alcohol- & drug tests and background checks.

Note: The formal position title for this role will be Product Management Senior Manager Cartonboard.