Pentair · 6 hours ago
Director, Innovation
Apex, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $277K/yr
15+ years expPentair is a company dedicated to improving lives and the environment through sustainable water solutions. They are seeking a Director of Innovation to lead the development and integration of advanced technologies for pool applications, managing cross-functional teams and aligning innovation efforts with business objectives.
ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingWater
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with the company’s strategic objectives
Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure that the technology roadmap supports and enables the product roadmap and business goals
Lead and mentor cross-functional innovation teams in the US and India, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement
Champion and facilitate the use of design thinking methodologies to drive user-centric innovation, ensuring that new technologies and capabilities are developed with a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new technology trends, market opportunities, and technical challenges that can be leveraged for future product development
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of innovation initiatives, including concept development, prototyping, testing, validation, and transfer to product development teams for commercialization
Integrate application-level understanding of pool chemistry into prototype design and testing protocols to ensure optimal performance and safety
Oversee resource allocation, project management processes, and budget adherence for all innovation projects
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and ROI of innovation efforts, and report progress to senior leadership
Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external technology to expand the company’s innovative ecosystem leveraging solutions from other industries to pool
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field; Advanced degree preferred
15+ years of experience in innovation management, R&D, technology strategy, or related fields, with at least 10 years in a leadership role managing global or distributed teams. Preferably in consumer products, water technologies, or related industries
Proven track record of delivering successful technology-driven solutions, ideally in IoT, sensors and automation, or chemical applications
Demonstrated expertise in leading design thinking initiatives and embedding user-centered design practices within teams
Strong project and people management skills
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence at all organizational levels
Experience working with multicultural, geographically dispersed teams and a demonstrated ability to bridge cultural and operational differences
Familiarity with phase gate processes for innovation and technology development
Benefits
Health benefits
A generous 401(k)
Employee stock purchase program
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Parental leave
Caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance
Company
Pentair
Pentair produces water disposal pumps, filter housings, valves, tanks, and commercial pool equipment.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-18Acquired
1973-05-02IPO
Leadership Team
John Stauch
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bob Fishman
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
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