R&E Senior Manager

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a R&E Senior Manager Position type: Full-Time. Duration: Direct Hire Location: Neenah, WI As a R&E Senior Manager, you will be: Responsible for leading a team of product developers, guiding, coaching, as well as challenging the status quo. Responsible for filling the pipeline of novel ideas, technology driven (materials or technology inspired). Lead people and process in the filling of the innovation pipeline (ideation), perform feasibility assessments to de-risk pipeline projects and explore ideas and technologies. Working in partnership and collaboration with our cross functional teams in marketing, regulatory and safety, supply chain, insights and analytics and other research partners. Working closely with the team to ensure that priorities, programs, and allocation of resources are aligned and sufficient to achieve goals. Facilitating employee development and innovation to accomplish this scope of work and provides protection to technologies and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. Lead a diverse team of 12 -18 direct reports to develop and de-risk novel product concepts to deliver unmet customer needs in the Adult and Feminine Care areas. This will culminate in minimal viable Concept, Product and Technologies to deliver said product concepts. Lead the team, in close partnership with a Technical Strategist, to also explore and discover innovative approaches and/or technologies to deliver category bending consumer propositions in this segment. Build an assertive, proactive, results-oriented team that is passionate about winning through teamwork and product innovation. Identify and hire top-tier talent; maximize team member effectiveness by providing ongoing coaching and feedback; create opportunities for growth and development. Provide people leadership to include talent development, performance management, compensation planning and organizational effectiveness. Lead, coach, and mentor team members to execute product development work and improve business results as measured by Future Portfolio Value. Develop and manage the budget and resource forecast relating to projects. Communicate with superiors, subordinates and others who have need to know. Break down barriers for team members to ensure they can deliver their objectives, and when they are unable to break down the barriers, escalate to leadership. Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, regulatory, product safety and sustainability. Comfortable navigating through ambiguity, complexity, and change. Equally comfortable to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better business outcomes. Experience driving decision making and influencing at all levels within the organization. Strong leadership experience coaching and developing team members for career development and performance improvement. Experience leading and facilitating problem solving across teams to achieve desired results. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering and/or consumer product development discipline. Science or engineering education related and experienced in fast consumer goods, upstream consumer goods, absorbency products (preferably feminine care). At least 10 years’ experience in family care, absorbency products (like paper towels, feminine pads. Minimum of 3 years managing teams. Knowledge of market research tools, product development and prototyping. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Thanks, and Regards Gangotri Chakraborty Team Recruitment PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $139,200 - $231,800/ per year. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA – Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)a Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. 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