Senior Manager Applied Research & Technology, Architectural Coatings, Americas

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VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER 124533
 

Senior Manager Applied Research & Technology, Architectural Coatings, Americas

Location: United States : Allentown, PA

Function: Innovation Management (R&D)

Career Level: Senior professionals (> 5 years)

Legal Entity: Evonik Corporation

Business Line: Coating Additives

What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

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The Senior Manager Applied Research & Technology assures that:

• All technical service, applications development and R&D activities for the Architectural Coatings market segment in the Americas are executed in alignment with the Business Line strategy
• Customer projects are identified, acquired and well-executed, enabling realization of opportunities
• Growth targets for Architectural Coatings market segment are met
• Innovation targets (NPV, pipeline value, launch calendar) are achieved
• Professional technical support and recommendations are provided to Global Key Accounts, Focus Accounts and accounts managed through distribution partners; the product portfolio is being positioned in a differentiated fashion and strategic partnerships are being fostered
• Strategic digitization projects of the Business Line are supported
• The product group responsibility for Extenders/Specialty Fillers is being met across all market segments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all EHSQ (Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality) measures and requirements
• Build up and sustain technical service support in the US and Canada for the Architectural Coatings Market through demonstrating innovation and technical service competence to customers, initiating and maintaining important business contacts, and training customers and distribution partners.
• Participate in the development of market segment strategies and targets through actively participate on the Americas Decorative Coatings Market Segment Team, collaborating with Sales & Marketing to identify customer needs, define market requirements, and respond with appropriate technical solutions, ensure alignment with global and regional strategies, efficiently execute all market-oriented applications development and innovation activities, and attend conferences and prepare technical papers and journal articles to represent the Architectural Coatings market segment
• Actively support Coating Additives’ New Product development and commercialization
• Continuously advance Architectural Coatings product knowledge, competence and expertise by participating on the Architectural Coatings Global Technical Competence Team abd by proactively transfering knowledge on additive, filler and resin technology as they pertain to Architectural Coatings to colleagues in all functions
• Lead and develop employees within the Americas Architectural Coatings AR&T team; act as a leader within the site and organization
• Serve as the Business Line's  “Product Group Responsible” for Extenders/Specialty Fillers

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• B.S. degree with >20 years’ experience in the Chemical Industry, leading technology team(s) responsible for supporting customers and developing new additives or resins used in Coatings applications; M.S. with 7+ years’ or Ph.D. with 4-5 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience providing technical support to customers and distributors and managing internal (R&D, Applied Technology, Marketing, Sales) stakeholders.
• Strong leadership & managerial skills to build support for, plan, organize and execute projects.
• Strong teamwork & excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively across regions, functions, and business lines. Ability to operate effectively within a complex matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Your Application

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VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER 124533

Evonik Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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