Innovate-to-Value (I2V) Leader IRTS

Job Title

Innovate-to-Value (I2V) Leader - IRTS

Location

Multi-site; Hybrid working

Job Summary

The InnovationtoValue (I2V) Leader plays a critical role in driving the endtoend transformation of value add / cost reduction ideas into commercially successful products and solutions within Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions. This role bridges engineering commercial sourcing and operations teams to ensure strategic alignment accelerated timetomarket and maximum value creation for ideas across the product portfolio within Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions.

The I2V Leader is responsible for leading crossfunctional teams executing I2V cost-down initiatives driving portfolio rationalisation and ensuring customercentric cost down ideas that aligns with IRTSs growth strategy and margin expansion. The I2V leader will also support cost down initiatives around supplier technologies manufacturing methods and material innovation.

Responsibilities

1. I2V Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Drive the I2V strategy for Transport Solutions ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
• Own the i2v and value creation portfolio across the transport product portfolio ensuring robust prioritisation process compliance and delivery of highvalue projects.
• Facilitate ideation processes scouting new ideas and technologies and identifying adjacent growth opportunities.
• Lead portfolio reviews with leadership teams to evaluate performance risks and resource allocation.
• Track and report key metrics including delivered annualised savings margin uplift quality and delivery performance

2. CrossFunctional Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as the central point of coordination between engineering commercial sourcing and operations.
• Facilitate communication and ensure seamless handovers between all stakeholders.
• Champion strong i2v governance practices risk management and issue resolution.
• Build a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement across teams.

3. Voice of Customer (VoC) & Market Insight

• Ensure cost down initiatives are grounded in Voice of Customer insights protecting customer value performance and differentiation

4. Governance Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure alignment with IRs i2v standards and processes.
• Provide executivelevel reporting on i2v status risks milestones and financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems safety standards and relevant regulations.

• Accountable for recommendation and prioritisation decisions for i2V initiatives with escalation to leadership as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7 years of experience in product development engineering leadership or innovation management.
• Proven track record delivering crossfunctional programs in industrial automotive or transport sectors.
• Strong understanding of stagegate NPD processes and portfolio governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred

• Masters degree (MBA or Engineering discipline).
• Experience with pneumatics suspensions braking systems or transportrelated technologies.
• Background in Lean Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or project management methodologies (PMP/Prince2).
• Demonstrated ability to transform ideas into commercially viable products.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Flexible working travel required to other sites in the UK and Europe.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Innovation mindset and customer-centric approach
• Accustomed to working within an international business Languages would be advantageous
• High level of commercial awareness
• Good negotiating and influencing capabilities at senior level
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills

• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems and a can do attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work requirements and multiple projects

What we Offer

• Company Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medical Cover
• 25 Days Holiday 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase up to 5 days pro rata for part time)
• Free parking
• Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (after probation period)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment