Hybrid Director, R&D – Industrial & Transportation

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About the role

  • Director of R&D at Velcro Companies, overseeing global product strategy and engineering teams. Leading innovation and execution in Transportation & Industrial projects.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for a team in execution of global and regional category specific projects
  • Partner with Marketing Category Directors to develop a global product strategy
  • Work closely with the R&D leadership team, cross-functional leadership teams, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
  • Drive and improve end-to-end innovation strategy, portfolio, execution, and timely product launches
  • Lead the R&D organization through mapping of the current Transportation & Industrial state
  • Identify opportunities and challenges while building an integrated roadmap
  • Oversee team of engineers, and technicians in execution of global and regional Transportation & Industrial projects following stage gate development process
  • Support team development, assess capabilities, manage performance outcomes and attract talent
  • Lead all aspects of organizational talent development in critical execution skills
  • Partner with cross functional leadership teams and ELT to align to strategy, vision, mission, and innovation goals
  • Maintain a clear and realistic project pipeline having a revenue potential consistent with market growth objectives
  • Lead regular Project Review Board meetings to review projects and ensure alignment & support between R&D, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations
  • Enhance front-end process and capabilities to identify and deliver new pipeline opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 15 years of proven related leadership and progressive business experience
  • 7 years of experience in leading and managing others, preferably in a global capacity with a multi-cultural mindset
  • Experience in a premier multinational company known for R&D best practices as well as smaller company experience is desirable
  • B2C engineered materials innovation and product development experience in a sales and marketing driven company
  • Must possess strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals
  • Strong project management and change leadership skills are required
  • Solid collaboration skills, within complex environments is required
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities
  • Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and ability to effectively influence decision-making
  • Strong business acumen with understanding of the financial implications of new product development
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbally and written)
  • Collaborative, team-orientated, adept with key stakeholder management
  • MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 13 Paid Company Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job title

Director, R&D – Industrial & Transportation

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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