Head of Innovation for Infrastructure, Protection & Repair req81333
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Research & Development
About this Position
At our company you ll be part of an organization that s shaping the future through innovation sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil all Loctite Snuggle and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies you ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills advance in your career and make an impact at our company.
What you ll do
As the Head of Innovation for Infrastructure Protection & Repair (IPR) you will lead our global product development teams across coatings composite repair adhesives and protective technologies. You will be the driving force behind shaping our innovation strategy building a strong technical culture integrating teams and enabling the next generation of market shaping solutions.
Lead the integration of technical teams into one unified IPR innovation organization.
Build a collaborative high trust culture across diverse backgrounds.
Drive the execution of IPR s global innovation strategy.
Manage and prioritize the global product development and technology portfolio.
Lead key technology programs across coatings composite repair corrosion protection and thermal/structural solutions.
Lead and coach 35 product development & technical experts across regions.
Retain and develop talent during the integration phase.
Set and monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with customers in core segments.
Support customer visits technical decisions and major opportunities.
Build partnerships with external suppliers research institutions and industry experts.
Ensure strong collaboration across regional technology and PD hubs.
What makes you a good fit
Master s degree in chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science or related field.
10 years industry experience in adhesives coatings sealants composites or protective coating technologies.
Strong product development or engineering experience within industrial applications.
Proven track record leading large technical teams (15; ideally 30).
Experience leading organizational transformations or building new teams.
Strong people leadership: motivation coaching conflict management.
Strategic mindset with ability to connect innovation to business value.
Strong commercial orientation and customer understanding.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across organizations.
Collaborative mindset and ability to unify diverse teams.
Process-focused and data-driven.
Some benefits of joining Our Company
Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical dental vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick vacation holiday and volunteer time flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role) and vacation buy / sell program
Financial: 401k matching employee share plan with voluntary investment and the companys matching shares annual performance bonus service awards and student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth) fertility support adoption & surrogacy reimbursement discounted child and elderly care and scholarships
Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities access to thousands of skills development courses and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $140000.00 - $170000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Our company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered company property and therefore the company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
