Product Development Director, Marine Fouling Control

PPG IndustriesAmsterdam

The Product Development Director for marine fouling control drives and coordinates project activities to achieve the technical and financial goals.  You will guide communication between technical, product management, and commercial teams.  You will be an important resource in working with the global and regional product management teams assessing voice of customer and market data to support our projects.  

You will guide project execution.  You will have knowledge of the technologies and competitive landscape and will scout external technologies/developments to expand and differentiate our fouling control portfolio.  This will be a global subject matter expert role reporting to the Global Technology Director, PMC.   

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Key Responsibilities

You will be the technical liaison to bring technology strategy supporting fouling control visionLead collaboration efforts with the commercial, product management and technical teams to outline product portfolio consistent with fouling control technologies and capabilitiesGuide project planning and executionProvide expert knowledge and technical leadership to overcome project obstacles and deliver unique products OTIF.Ensure project requirements and product specifications are kept updated to reflect current customer requirements and regulatory standards (DFMEA). Collaborate with project management and commercial teams to maintain project portfolio consistent with business and market needsManage PPG IP landscape in fouling control segmentWork with project team to outline patent strategy for important innovationsMonitor competitive landscape to assess IP strategy and effect on PPG marine businessParticipate in third-party committee(s) to stay current on regulatory requirements and influence testing protocol

Qualifications

High level of technical understanding and leadership (MS or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent).Over 10 years In-depth experience of marine fouling control coatingsCoordinate multiple complex activities in a global environment.Work and provide positive guidance across teams

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

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.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n 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.
\n
\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n 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.
\n
\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n 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.

\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.