R&D Manager (Finance)

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Honeywell UOP, a subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., is a leader in providing advanced technologies and services for the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. We are looking for a R&D Manager who will report Directly to UOP Sr. Director of Regional R&D and Matrix to Deputy Director of UOP Joint Research Center

Key responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the research operations management of the UOP Joint Research Center (JRC) under the terms of the Joint Research Agreement between UOP and a partner.
• Responsible for providing technical and operational guidance to the people working at JRC who are engaged in laboratory facility operations, analytical and micro-reactor testing units plant support roles.
• Participates in the Joint Management Team (JMT) which consists of the Director, Deputy Director and Operations Manager and provides advice to the Directors on operational and managerial issues, including interpretation and application of the UOP Research Management Operating System.
• Responsible for providing guidance to the JRC Directors on daily operational effectiveness of the JRC equipment, employees and other resources to deliver the goals set forth in the Joint Research Agreement.
• Accountable for providing guidance to the JRC Director and Deputy Director to ensure all staff employed in or assigned to the JRC are in compliance with HS&E policies and legal requirements for operation of the JRC as set forth in the Joint Research Agreement.
• Accountable for aligning JRC performance with the strategic direction given by the Joint Steering Team, and for assisting the JRC Director with reporting to the Joint Steering team on a bi-annual basis as set forth in the Joint Research Agreement.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to develop/maintain alignment with the JRC Steering Team and ensure effective operation of the JRC.
• Strong team building and mentoring skills to ensure full engagement and collaboration between UOP and partner staff working in the JRC.
• Strong technical skills and technical communications skills to ensure effective alignment of JRC resources with strategic objectives set forth by the JRC Steering Team.
• Focus on operational excellence through application of the UOP Research Management Operating System (RMOS) and technology strategy execution
• Actively identify gaps in operation area and proactively make continuous improvements
• On-site role

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YOU MUST HAVE

• 3+ years of experience in R&D leadership/managerial position in Refining or Chemical process industry
• 5+ years Refining or Chemical Process design and development, or catalyst research and development or operation experience
• Management of research technicians, laboratory management, and experience with analytical methods preferred
• BS Degree science or engineering field (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering). Advanced degree preferred but not required
• Strong leadership, management, and mentoring skills
• Strong technical credibility and communication skills - able to understand all aspects of JRC work and represent JRC activities to JRC steering team, Honeywell leadership and external audience

WE VALUE

• Advanced Degree
• Responsible for the financial operation of his/her area, including AOP, Forecasting and STRAP
• Global thinker who can combine best practices from UOP and partner company to create a stimulating and productive research operational environment
• Outstanding problem solving skills, proven ability to lead changes, and strong team player.
• Culture awareness and aptitude to work in a dynamic, matrixed international organization

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD265953
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 2101 CityWest Blvd,Houston,Texas,77042,United States
• Exempt

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Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.