Head of Global Research & Development Water Network Solutions

Head of Global Research & Development Water Network Performance Solutions (m/f/d)
Switzerland, Schaffhausen
Workload: 100%
Your tasks:
Lead R&D teams by providing expertise (understanding, competence) in all domains of the urban water ecosystem (system and components, analytics, field devices, smart water infrastructure, etc.)
Build an ecosystem of partners to develop new technologies and apply the GF Piping Systems solutions in the field of water network performance
Identify and analyze relevant technology and market trends and translate requirements into innovation roadmap
Drive R&D programs and projects to market readiness
Manage & develop external development partners, external resources, and/or technical suppliers
Analyze and assess technical complexity, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects
Collaborate with management, business development, product management, digital transformation, and sales to create new solution ideas and maximize innovation portfolio performance

Your profile:

• A Bachelor-/Master's degree in science or engineering ideally with a focus in a relevant discipline of the role
• At least 6 years of experience in the water sector
• Demonstrated track record of technical expertise in the industry, including international exposure and experience
• Broad understanding of the industry, business, and specifically technological challenges faced by the water industry
• Strong experience in leading innovation teams and managing people in a technical business context
• Program and financial management capabilities with demonstrable experience in the complete innovation and project life cycle, including ideation, business case development, project execution, manufacturing, and embedding solutions in industrial and municipal environments
• Excellent communication, networking, influencing, and technical translation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Our offer:
We offer you a very interesting and flexible challenge in a globally operating company. Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

For additional information please contact Mr. René Paparusso, Talent Acquisition Manager, phone +41 (0)52 631 37 86.

Recruitment agencies: Please note, for this job opening, we do accept only direct applications.
Your contact
René Paparusso
+41 52 631 37 86
Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG - Fittings, Schaffhausen
Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland

Information

• Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Pipe Supplier
• Urban Drainage
• Pipes Design
• Research
• Integrated Urban Water Management
• Urban Water Supply
• Utility Pipe Network
• urban water security
• Urban Regeneration