Applications Manager - Gasoline and Modelling/Simulations
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*Johnson Matthey (‘JM’) is a global leader in science that enables a
cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to
innovation and technological breakthroughs, we improve the function,
performance and safety of our customers’ products. Our science has a global
impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical
processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural
resources. Today more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate
with our network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the
world around us.*

Manage the site Gasoline Applications and global modelling/ simulation
groups within Clean Air Technology, ensuring the strategic delivery of
technical programmes. Work closely with the Applications Manager of each
site, Gasoline/ Diesel Product Development Directors, Global Technical
Account Directors and Global Technical Account Managers, to ensure the
demonstration of market leading, next generation catalyst systems in line
with strategic objectives and the ten-year plan, as well as providing
technical guidance and support to customers on current and future
applications.

Drive and support site continuous improvement programmes where appropriate,
and the implementation of best practice principles, to enhance existing
systems in Technology and Operations and improve KPIs.

Lead activities to improve Behavioural Safety and ensure a high standard of
ethical compliance.

*Key Responsibilities*

   - Manage and develop the site Gasoline Applications and global
   modelling/ simulation groups, ensuring the delivery of market leading
   Gasoline catalyst systems in-line with the strategic objectives of the
   Company.
   - Work closely with the Global Technical Account Directors, Global
   Technical Account Managers and Regional Technical Account Managers to
   support the delivery of technical programmes as required by OEMs.
   - Ensure that customer requirements are translated into meaningful test
   programmes, enabling the Product Development team to continuously develop
   the Company’s product portfolio.
   - Lead the site Gasoline Applications and global modelling/ simulation
   groups to support and develop internal and external customer programmes and
   ensure the appropriate level of support provided to customers in-line with
   the regional commercial strategy.
   - Liaise with internal teams to ensure that NPI activities are
   appropriately supported, including contributing to DFMEA, specification
   definitions and NPI feasibility.
   - Develop the regional resourcing strategy to ensure efficient operation
   of the group and ensure that the business objectives for global accounts,
   both key and new accounts, and new product development are successfully
   achieved.
   - Manage direct reports and support the development of the site Gasoline
   Applications and global modelling/ simulation teams ensuring the strategic
   use of experience and competencies, particularly for gasoline and
   modelling.
   - Undertake monthly reporting and analysis activities.
   - Set and control annual budgets, including Capex, for the Regional
   Gasoline Applications group. Manage groups to operate within annual
   expenditure budgets.
   - Encourage high standards of EHS behaviour amongst team members,
   identifying and implementing improvements to EHS systems and practices when
   required
   - As part of the senior Technology Management team, contribute to the
   strategic direction and day-to-day running of the Technology function.

*Are you the ideal candidate?*

   - Demonstrated experience in effective leadership, with ability to
   coach, develop and engage individuals and teams.  Instill a culture of
   accountability and effective leadership of change.
   - MSc or PhD Degree in engineering or chemistry, combined with relevant
   industrial experience.  An advanced degree within catalysis is preferred.
   - Strong experience with application development, strategic planning and
   budget accountability; or any equivalent relevant combination of experience
   and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to
   perform the work.
   - Ability to work in a matrix organization with multi-cultural team, as
   well as customers.
   - Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and influencing
   skills.
   - Demonstrated successful program leadership and multi-project
   coordination.
   - Strong record of building relationships based on trust and
   collaboration with external customers as well as internal colleagues.
   - Track record of facilitating new product programs/launches.

Thanks,
Balaji