Team Manager Applied Technology - Hydroprocessing and Process Catalysts

Job Summary

Responsible for leading customer-focused R&D and applied technology projects to drive business growth, with a particular focus on Evonik's global hydroprocessing catalyst business. Ensure effective planning and execution of innovation projects while contributing to the overall innovation strategy. Accountable for balancing support of existing customers and products with development of new applications, services, and products in alignment with program and business management.

Provides state-of-the-art technical services to key customers by developing technical know-how, technologies, and procedures, as well as training internal teams across regions and functions.

• Lead the Americas Region Process Catalysts Technical Service team in a complex international matrix organization.
• Oversee research and development projects and studies to investigate relationships, solve technical problems, and develop new solutions for application- or customer-refining challenges.
• Manage a portfolio of technology-related contracts and provide technical input on a broad range of commercial agreements and proposals.
• Collaborate with program management, business, and marketing & sales regarding strategy and business development for specific product and technology fields or regions.
• Manage a portfolio of major projects aligned with overall innovation and market strategy, coordinating with multiple regional and functional stakeholders.
• Responsible for strategic and customer cooperation, including the setup of strategic alliances, and identifying, finalizing, and managing research or development cooperations with key customers.
• Contact and cooperate with key internal and external customers, universities, and research institutes for representation and coordination of cooperations based on expertise and scientific reputation, and creating an IP portfolio for products in the relevant market in alignment with program management.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar technical field; postgraduate or technical specialization preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hydroprocessing catalyst application, including hydrotreater operation, catalyst application or simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong general work experience with full competency in own area and broader experience across multiple roles, technologies, or environments.
• Proven experience supervising and directing teams and resources to meet tight deadlines; international or diverse leadership exposure.
• Expertise in developing reports and supporting business processes using standard tools and software; familiarity with additional systems or methodologies.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and driving activities while guiding and motivating others; coaching or structured development experience.
• Expert in developing plans and executing projects/programs within cost, time, and quality targets; exposure to cross-functional or varied project frameworks.
• Authority in policy development, compliance, data analysis, and data management aligned with business strategy; experience in broader regulatory environments and advanced data practices.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.