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Colgate-Palmolive · 6 hours ago

Tech Lead, Emerging Technologies

Piscataway, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in various care products. They are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Emerging Technology to scout for new opportunities in AI, VR, and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with business units and executive stakeholders to implement strategies globally.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Identify and assess emerging technologies that offer a competitive advantage. Develop comprehensive roadmaps and strategies for their evaluation, piloting, and enterprise-wide implementation

Technical Execution & Architecture: Lead the technical design and development of proofs-of-concept and pilot projects. Apply strong, practical knowledge of modern front-end and back-end development frameworks, languages, and best practices to rapidly test and iterate concepts

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect, deploy, and manage solutions within major cloud environments. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for emerging technology deployments

Project Management: Oversee the development and delivery of projects that utilize emerging tech. Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and post-implementation review, ensuring initiatives meet business objectives and timelines

Team Management: Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals. Foster professional development to ensure the team’s skills and capabilities are aligned with evolving organizational needs

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with across departments to integrate new technologies seamlessly and ensure strong alignment between technology initiatives and overall business strategy

Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage the technical, operational, and security risks associated with adopting new technologies. Develop frameworks for safe, compliant, and responsible implementation

Research and Thought Leadership: Stay current on industry trends, conduct ongoing research, and provide thought leadership and briefings on the emerging technology landscape

Partnership Building: Collaborate with external partners, vendors, academic institutions, and innovators to leverage external expertise and support the integration of cutting-edge solutions

Qualification

Cloud architectureSoftware engineeringEmerging technologiesProject managementFront-end developmentBack-end developmentKubernetesAI/MLStrategic planningCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

10+ years of total professional experience, 7+ years of experience in a technology role with a focus on innovation, software engineering, R&D, or digital transformation

2+ years of experience overseeing technical teams or managing complex projects

Strong proficiency in modern front-end and back-end development frameworks and languages

Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native solutions using containers and Kubernetes (K8s) across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Demonstrable knowledge and application of emerging technologies, including AI/ML

Preferred

Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) or project management (e.g., PMP, Agile)

Experience working in a large, global organization

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership

Proven experience in strategic planning and execution of enterprise-level technology projects