Global S&T Innovation Manager

As a Global S&T Innovation Manager, you will Ability to develop, plan, and implement the global innovation strategy including regional strategies. Coordinate locally and guides regional technical strategy for the global team. Impacts multiple different technology platforms with at least one being high sales volume ($100+MM) and global in nature. You will be an expert in technological innovation and will manage the global technology development lead for high-level internal and customer interfaces on a global basis. Identify global opportunities to deploy existing knowledge and technologies. You will promote the implementation of innovations in consideration of the strategy that can support team growth and leadership.

You will report to Global Technical Director, Global Architectural Coatings & Traffic Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Year over year improvement in global portfolio discipline through improved processes, implementation of new or modified tools, and setting Indicators.

• Help implement portfolio management process in new locations.

• Front end development - Promote transformational/ inspiring Innovation.

• Design mechanisms in collaboration with global marketing to promote open innovation.

• Share Roadmap tools (visualization, analysis, evaluation) and support technology planning to create stronger planning processes (identify value offer, contribution to business)

• Conduct competitive intelligence and provide valuable information to support decision-making and development of new projects.

• Knowledge deployment to support regional development processes.

• Lead global data science formulation AI for AC. 

• Improve Engagement and culture through the annual AC development award.

• Lead global definition and distribution of AC IP pillars.

Qualifications

• A BS degree in a technical or engineering discipline is required.  

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role with experience authentic leadership, collaboration, and customer relationship.

• Appropriate and an understanding of financial methodologies, performance metrics, product development methodologies, and S&T metrics. 

• To set a vision and goals concerning technology to improve the leadership position of AC PPG.

• Demonstrated by deep industry and technology knowledge, with PPG executives, and inspiration leadership with employees.

• Manage in with broad range of internal/external partners, markets and product technologies.

• Work externally with main customers, suppliers, and industry partners.

• Work internally with partners, functional leaders, finance leaders, and main team members.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.