At a glance Position: Technology Manager - EO Catalyst Primary Location: Terneuzen (NLD), Netherlands Additional Locations: Chennai (IND), Tarragona (ESP), Al-Khobar (SAU), Stade (DEU), Seneffe (BEL), Schkopau (DEU), Wiesbaden (DEU) Schedule: Full time Date Posted: 12/12/2024 Job Number: R2055125 Position Type: Regular Apply Now About you and this role We are looking for a Technology Manager !
The Technology Manager will be expected to support the implementation of the Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) Technology Licensing efforts and the EO Catalyst business strategy.
This will include closely working with the EO/EG Licensing Technology Center, EO Catalyst Manufacturing, Research & Development, and other stakeholders to sell technology licenses and catalysts to drive sustainable earnings growth.
The specific focus region is Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI).
In addition, the Technology Manager will support existing EO/EG Licensees and EO Catalyst customers in the region and serve as a resource and liaison to the supporting functions to achieve business targets.
Responsibilities Develop and negotiate Catalyst Supply Proposals and Catalyst Supply Agreements for external EO Catalyst customers in partnership with the commercial team.
Lead and/or participate in EO Catalyst changeouts and plant start-ups at customer sites.
Track catalyst performance and data from EO catalyst customers.
Provide technical support to EO/EG process licensees and EO catalyst customers.
Generate performance projections, analyze, and interpret plant performance data.
Develop and present training to EO/EG process licensees and EO catalyst customers.
Provide feedback from learnings to clients and to the EO/EG Licensing and Technology Center teams.
Gather information on improvements and develop/deliver improvements presentations to licensees.
Improve and own/utilize EO Catalyst Customer Value Model for economic evaluation of prospective customers.
Interact with EO Technology Intellectual Capital Management Team (ICMT) and the EO/EG Technology Leadership Group (TLG) and other key stakeholders.
Track industry data/trends and develop and maintain efficient tools to assess, manage, and communicate the data.
Lead or assist in the development of enhanced performance management tools to improve overall performance and reduce performance analysis time.
Participate in EO Catalyst supply planning meetings and long-range forecast discussions.
Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related science discipline.
A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in EO/EG related chemical plant operations.
Good communication skills in English (both oral and written).
Ability to work non-traditional hours across different cultures/time zones due to the global nature of the role.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally within Europe, Asia, Middle East region, and India.
Preferred qualifications Familiarity with Intellectual Property protection concepts and licensing terminology.
Experience in negotiating complex technical and/or commercial agreements.
Experience in licensing & catalyst commercial or technical roles, business development, product/asset management, marketing, 3rd party/JV services.
Experience in external manufacturing.
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Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents and to care for family members.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location).
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