Job Title: APAC Strategic Growth Manager
Location: Shanghai or Jiaxing, China
Work Model: Hybrid and flexible working available
Travel: Approximately 30% - 50% across China and Asia-Pacific
About the Company:
IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.
Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US,
Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.
IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — private equity, private credit and real estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has
approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.
About the Role:
IPS operates a manufacturing facility and R&D center in Jiaxing, China and supports customers across Asia-Pacific. As we continue to expand our presence in China and the wider region, we are seeking a commercially minded professional to identify new opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and help shape the next phase of growth.
The APAC Strategic Growth Manager will identify, evaluate and develop new growth opportunities across China and Asia-Pacific. Approximately 60% of the role focuses on China, with the remaining 40% focused on broader APAC markets.
The role combines market analysis, business development, strategic planning and partnership development. Working closely with regional leadership, the successful candidate will translate market insights into actionable growth initiatives and help drive their execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Growth Strategy & Opportunity Identification
- Identify opportunities across products, applications, customer segments, channels and geographic markets.
- Monitor industry, competitor and market developments across China and APAC.
- Build and maintain a prioritized pipeline of growth opportunities aligned with IPS strategy.
- Market Assessment & Business Planning
- Conduct market sizing, customer analysis and competitive assessments.
- Evaluate market attractiveness, entry barriers and strategic fit.
- Develop business cases, financial assessments and clear Go/No-Go recommendations.
- Recommend market entry and expansion strategies.
- Build robust business cases and drive investment decisions.
- Customer, Channel & Partnership Development
- Engage customers, distributors and industry stakeholders to validate opportunities.
- Identify and assess distribution partners, strategic alliances and collaboration opportunities.
- Support commercial discussions and partnership development.
- Growth Initiative Execution
- Support implementation of approved growth initiatives and market expansion projects.
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, Finance and Legal teams.
- Track progress, risks and business outcomes.
- Executive Communication
- Prepare concise recommendations for APAC leadership.
- Present market insights and strategic proposals to support decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above. Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline is preferred.
- Typically 6-10 years of experience in business development, strategic marketing, product management, market intelligence, corporate strategy, consulting or a related role.
- Experience in adhesives, specialty chemicals, construction materials, industrial manufacturing or a related sector is preferred.
- Proven track record in localizing strategies across diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes in APAC region.
- Exposure to M&A or strategic investment projects is a plus.
- Strong analytical, structured problem-solving and business planning capabilities.
- Ability to convert market insights into actionable commercial opportunities.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects and operating in a cross-cultural environment.
- Fluent English for business communication; additional Asian language capability is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, data analysis tools and AI productivity tools.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Direct exposure to APAC leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making.
- Opportunity to shape growth strategy across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
- High-visibility role with meaningful influence on market expansion and investment decisions.
- Combination of strategy development, partnership building and hands-on execution.
- Broad exposure to multiple countries, markets and industries.
- Hybrid and flexible working environment.
- Significant autonomy, ownership and career-development potential.
