Global Technology Manager

DuPont

Global R&D Manager leading innovation programs for a ~$600MM business in DuPont Water Solutions. Overseeing a team of scientists and engineers to drive commercialization and growth strategies.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeWimington • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set Innovation Strategy: Define and execute global technology and innovation strategies aligned with business growth priorities and market opportunities.
Lead a Global Organization: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team of 25+ scientists and engineers, strengthening technical depth and capability.
Drive End-to-End Innovation: Partner across commercial, marketing, product management, and manufacturing to deliver innovation from market insight through commercialization.
Own Portfolio & Investment Decisions: Lead portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and investment decisions to maximize business impact.
Enable Operational Excellence: Drive R&D productivity through disciplined processes, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation.
Represent DuPont Externally: Serve as a technical ambassador in key customer engagements, partnerships, and industry forums to enhance market influence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related discipline.
Demonstrated strategic and conceptual capability to translate innovation into measurable business results.
10+ years of experience in product or application development, including functional polymers, ion exchange materials, or liquid separation technologies, with proven success in scale-up and commercialization.
5+ years of leadership experience, with a track record of building and leading teams in a global, matrixed environment.
Proven ability to prioritize and execute against multiple, competing strategic objectives.
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to manage priorities and deliver commitments in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights that align global stakeholders and accelerate innovation.
Water industry experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Chemical EngineeringChemistryMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringBiologyProduct DevelopmentFunctional PolymersIon Exchange MaterialsLiquid Separation Technologies

Soft Skills

Strategic CapabilityConceptual CapabilityLeadershipTeam BuildingPrioritizationExecutionCommunicationUrgencyDecision-MakingStakeholder Alignment