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At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. We are looking for
Sr. Manager, Science & Technology Product Development. The position is located in
Amsterdam/NL,
Hamburg/DE, or in
Stowmarket/UK, directly reporting to
Global Technology Director, Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC). The
Sr. Manager, S&T Product Development for
cellulosic fire protection
is responsible to drive and coordinate project activities for cellulosic fire protection to achieve the technical and financial goals. This role will act as a liaison between technical, product management, and commercial internal teams. This individual will be a key resource working closely with the global and regional product management teams assessing voice of customer and market data to support existing and new projects. Key Responsibilities: Act as technical liaison to drive technology strategy supporting cellulosic fire protection growth plan and vision.
Drive project planning and execution.
Provide expert knowledge and technical leadership to overcome project obstacles and deliver differentiated products OTIF.
Ensure project requirements and product specifications are kept updated to reflect current customer needs and requirements as well as regulatory standards (DFMEA).
Collaborate with project management and commercial teams to maintain project portfolio consistent with business and market needs.
Build a cohesive global technical team coordinating projects and sharing knowledge and key learnings across all regions.
Conduct research to stay updated on changes in CPFP and monitor competitive portfolio.
Manage PPG IP landscape in cellulosic passive fire protection.
Qualifications: High level of technical understanding and leadership (MS or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent).
In depth knowledge of cellulosic fire protection coatings.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple complex activities in a global environment.
Able to work and provide positive influence in cross functional teams.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.
About Us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way: Every Single Day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. PPG vision:
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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.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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