Digital Product Manager

Now hiring! Digital Product Manager

Houston (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Digital Product Manager to join our Catalyst team in Houston.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Performance Chemicals division provides a diverse portfolio of products designed to meet the needs of different customer industries. Key offerings include Refining Catalyst, Process Catalyst, Plastic Additives, Fuel and Lubricant Solutions and Minning and Oilfield chemicals. 

The Refinery Catalyst business is a global market leader in Fluidized Catalytic Cracking catalyst technologies.  

We are seeking a strategic and adaptable Digital Manager / Product Owner to lead digital transformation initiatives within our Refinery Catalysts business. This role bridges the gap between business needs and digital capabilities, driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage through tailored digital solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both technical and commercial domains, enabling seamless communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

As a Digital Product Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Creating and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with customer needs, supports commercial workflows, and advances the organization’s long-term strategic objectives. This includes conducting ongoing market research, gathering stakeholder feedback, and adapting the digital roadmap to evolving business and industry trends.
• Serving as the Product Owner for digital solutions by translating complex business requirements into actionable features and detailed user stories. Leading agile development cycles (SCRUM/Kanban), prioritizing backlogs, and ensuring a transparent, iterative approach to deliver high-value outcomes on schedule.
• Overseeing both internal and outsourced development teams to ensure delivery of high-quality code, efficient project execution, and adherence to architectural and product priorities. Providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and facilitating open communication to address project risks, resolving issues, and implementing best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborating extensively across multicultural and cross-functional teams, acting as an effective liaison between business stakeholders and IT specialists. Ensuring mutual understanding and buy-in for technical concepts and solution designs and fostering an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Driving technically complex digital initiatives—including systems integration, cybersecurity measures, and end-to-end transformation projects—by coordinating project assignments, managing timelines, and establishing clear escalation paths. Monitoring project progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Promoting widespread digital adoption, continuous improvement, and a culture of digital excellence by defining measurable KPIs, tracking performance, and sharing results with stakeholders. Actively seeking out and leveraging innovative solutions and strategic vendor partnerships to enhance digital capabilities and deliver business value.
• Adapting to and fully embodying the culture and values of Refinery Catalysts, EV, and BASF by demonstrating flexibility, open-mindedness, and a commitment to organizational objectives in all interactions and decisions.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Digital Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Possess 5+ years of experience in digital product management or digital transformation, preferably in chemical, energy, or industrial sectors.
• A plus to possess 10+ years of professional experience in Digitalization within a B2B business commercial organization that is integrated with manufacturing.  
• Understanding petrochemical, refinery operations and catalyst technologies (a plus).
• Have proven experience with agile methodologies and digital product lifecycle management.
• Possess familiarity with digital tools like Azure DevOps or Confluence.
• Have experience with the Microsoft Power tool set (BI, Automate, Apps).
• Ideally, have demonstrated expertise in leading those designing and in overseeing business applications utilizing technologies including .NET Core, C#, Power Platform, Azure SQL, Azure Cloud, Databricks, ADF Pipelines, and SAP PI/PO.
• Experience with analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, Azure ML, Snowflake).
• Proficiency in project management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Show excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.