WHAT YOULL ACCOMPLISH • Creates a high performing team focused on innovation and delivery against Business goals - In partnership with stakeholders, prioritizes and manages project portfolio and technology platforms within area of accountability in support of innovation targets for the business • Works with external partners and internal groups to define, develop and execute front-end innovation/proof-of-concept projects while also providing technology leadership across PLM stage-gates to accelerate new product commercialization (linking building science, formulations, material science, manufacturing process and systems solution) • Manages day-to-day supervision of direct reports and accountable for talent and performance management (strategic hiring and talent development including succession planning), support Capex, Budgeting, and Site-Safety initiatives • Supports the development and implementation of organizational strategy, identifies, and resolves capability gaps while creating a culture of collaboration and accountability • Accountable for building and managing state-of-the art product development capabilities viz., virtual design and engineering, materials processing/pilot lines, specialized application development and systems testing, implementation of AI initiatives to accelerate product development • Collaborates with Operations, Procurement, and Quality to identify, prioritize, and drive highvalue/high-impact manufacturing initiatives, business-continuity plan, cost-optimization opportunities, and continuous improvements (improve quality and overall productivity) • Partners with R&D and Operations to champion/lead implementation of strategic manufacturing process and/or facilitate the transfer and scale-up of new technologies within Operations to maintain industry leadership • Promote cross-functional collaboration, drive technical excellence culture, scientific rigor, and Project Management skill sets within team including developing effective partnerships across all levels of organization • Accountable for broader reach with external vendors, test-Labs, universities, and start-ups to understand emerging technologies, capabilities, and innovations and selection of strategic partners for co-development • Engage broader R&D team to collaborate with Product Management and Patent teams to support IP strategy and value-capture. • Strategic thinker with an ability to make data-driven decisions - Demonstrated competence in leading and driving successful launch of innovative products delivering significant business growth • Strong background in project management and technology leadership with demonstrable success in managing complex, cross-functional projects and teams.