Vice President R&D Engineering
HybridMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the regional R&D and technology roadmap, aligning innovation initiatives with business objectives to accelerate commercialization. Oversee the regional R&D portfolio for approximately 80 engineering professionals, prioritizing investments to deliver high-quality products on time while establishing engineering standards and technical governance. Partner with Product Management, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to improve speed to market, enhance customer value, and drive continuous improvement across engineering processes. Manage organizational growth and governance, including talent development, succession planning, budget oversight, and intellectual property protection. Lead the transformation of ABB Installation Products across North and Latin America, positioning the division as the partner of choice for critical electrification markets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related scientific field
- 15+ years of experience in product development, engineering, or related technical fields, including high-volume manufacturing, complex systems, and electrification or adjacent industrial markets
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing multiple engineering or technical functions and leading high-performing technical teams
- Proven success driving innovation commercialization, accelerating new product introductions (NPI), and delivering profitable growth through technology and product leadership
- Experience with Stage-Gate methodologies, Lean Product Development, R&D governance, and continuous improvement processes
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and process modernization initiatives that improve competitiveness, quality, cost, and speed to market
- Proven ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps, manage innovation portfolios, and drive vitality index performance through differentiated products and solutions
- Strong business acumen with a track record of partnering across Product Management, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and customers to achieve strategic objectives
- Proven ability to lead organizational transformation, business turnarounds, and culture change while fostering innovation, accountability, and high performance
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and deliver sustainable business results
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree
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