Director, R&D – Industrial & Transportation
Velcro Companies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • New Hampshire • United States
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering fundamentalsproject managementchange leadershipB2C engineered materials innovationproduct development
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingbusiness acumeninterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstakeholder management