Product Line Leader Fired Heaters

Wood is recruiting for a Product Line Leader Fired Heaters & Syngas to join its Technology & Product (T&P) Group centered in Milan (Italy), the Centre of Expertise (COE) for several Wood’s technologies. The position will be based preferably in Corsico (Milan) office, where the rest of the team is based, but open to evaluate candidates located elsewhere.JOB OBJECTIVEThe Product Line Leader Fired Heaters & Syngas will support all aspects of the assigned product line and technology portfolio, including R&D, business development and customer supportReports to SVP of the Technology & Products Group, leading the global Technology & Products business of the CompanyDirects and guides the growth, development and delivery performance for product line globally, including the development and implementation of strategy and delivering related business plansAccountable for safety technical and financial performance across the product line, he assumes budgetary and P&L responsibility, demonstrating clear safety leadershipAchieves monthly and annual targets, while embedding company valuesProvide guidance and direction to management and support teams in the day-to-day management of delivery, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are in place and ensuring Wood is working to the highest possible standards of integrity, safety, quality and operational excellenceProactively builds the business producing solutions to complex strategic, contractual, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on customer service and performanceManages ongoing business, responsible for budget setting and delivery, contracts, capacity and resource management, and capability management. May be delivering a number of services and capabilities
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. Diversity Statement 
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
QualificationsDegree qualification in Engineering, Scientific Discipline, or related technical field OR degree qualified in a commercial / business discipline with significant experience in a technical organizationKnowledge, skills and experienceExtensive track record of successful operational and strategic delivery within relevant industry sectorBroad and deep understanding of the industry and strong networking and relationship building capability Experience of customer facing communication Strong relevant technical expertise or commercial/business management applied in a technical organization Understanding of management systems Knowledge of current HSSEA and other legislation as applicable in the industry Team building skills – motivating people, proactively enabling cross functional best practice Ability to lead change programmes The ability to influence and challenge others to behave in ways consistent with the interest of the organisation Business awareness and commercial acumen to contribute to the competitive advantage of the businessPersonal AttributesStrong influencer, negotiator and mediator Flexible to respond and adapt to changing internal and external context Decisive, with ability to make decisions and follow through, ensuring learnings are captured Exceptional communicator both verbally and written Strong team builder, listens to needs of team, and capable of identifying and adopting best practices to engender a spirit of cooperation and energise people towards optimum performance Pragmatic in approach with a strong commercial bias and ability to balance commerciality with operational excellence Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda. Customer focused – develops sincere and open relationships with customers, current and potential; listens to customer needs and constantly striving to exceed expectations and add value Entrepreneurial approach - ability to identify opportunities Flexible to respond in agile ways to changing customer needs Ability to make decisions and follow through, ensuring learnings are captured A motivated self-starter, who can self-direct when required, able to use own initiative and have autonomy to make appropriate decisions but also know when escalation is required. Critical thinker with problem solving abilities.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOperational Delivery P&L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collectionDeliver performance management objectives, agreed business plans, budget and targets and report on both opportunities and risks impacting on the business. Provides mid-term direction to operational management team(s) in order to meet business plan goals and regular updates on opportunity pipeline and sales target achievementMaintain operational integrity and excellence, ensuring robust governance, subcontractor and vendor management, and performance reporting. Work with business grouping leadership teams and operational managers to improve delivery performance and maximize delivery opportunities throughout wider business where requiredWith broad strategic direction, establishes annual business goals and strategies and prepares business plan for assigned product lineEnsures financial, safety, and quality controls and compliance to company policiesEstablish and implement policies and ensure appropriate governance mechanisms for continuous monitoring of their proper implementationParticipate in technical audits and peer reviews Actively identifies, pursues and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalization and technology use, work share and Global Engineering Centers, to bring value to Wood and customerTracks risks and opportunities via registers and mitigation of current or emerging risks across country / Region to maximize performance. Ensure our people and the worksites at which they operate are safe and well managedSupport of HSSEA matters across assigned product line: ensure HSSEA values are always delivered and adhered to, proactively leading and demonstrating safety behavioral values. Lead and focus the team to attain all HSE plans, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring legislative complianceSupport resolution of any legal claims in collaboration with legal and other relevant functions Ensures robust Management of Change and builds a learning cultureBusiness GrowthDeliver growth in the areas of responsibility through close collaboration with Business Development. Develop and own business plan, and drive sales, bid and tender activityIn support of continued growth, ensures that the organization develops responsive, dependable and cost-effective services, servicing target markets, collaborating across business units and business groupings, and actively leveraging Wood solutions to address customer needs Drive client’s decision towards Wood Fired Heaters & Syngas offeringFosters and enhance customer relationships with open, honest and effective communications. Work with customer-facing teams to improve scope of work/offering, understand and deliver customer required level of services Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be individual projects) within delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with contracting policy and standards of ethical conduct Leads external presentations building customer and partner relationships, developing new/existing sales leads, and supports global marketing events as a spokespersonDevelops and maintains relationships with key client decision makers and executivesMonitors and evaluates current and emerging alternative technology options for assigned product line and develops business strategy and technology development.Provides support as needed to the evaluation and execution of alliances and acquisitions of relevant technologies Leadership Is a champion and role model for ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and policiesEnsures product line maintain a continued alignment with overall corporate policy, strategy and directionResponsive to customer needs whilst ensuring the Company operates with the utmost integrity, in line with Code of Conduct, Company values and all applicable laws and policies Facilitate open and effective communication to optimize delivery of objectives, maximize team performance and achieve continuous performance improvement, working closely with other areas of operationGenerate team spirit, enthusiasm and passion and pursue the eradication of unproductive practices and negative mind-sets to create a vibrant culture of positive thinking and attitudes Passionately pursue and support, demonstrate and embed company valuesWORKING RELATIONSHIPInternalLine management of direct reports and provide mentoring to developing talent Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate and collaborate across the business unit and business grouping boundaries Engage with and promote community development including networking/knowledge sharing and engagement with communities of practice Regularly interface with Country/Region Leadership Team, Extended Leadership Team, local teamsEngage with employee representative groups / workers unions/syndicates in spirit of fostering good employee relationships and engagement Interact with Joint Venture partners if applicable. Internal support teams including legal, strategy & development etc Interface and coordinate with Project and/or Contract Management to ensure delivery of operational goalsExternalPromoting, representing and enhancing Company reputation internally and externally with customers, potential new customers, governmental bodies including ministries and labour officials, and Industry BodiesEngage with academia as appropriate and stay abreast of relevant market intelligenceRepresent Wood with authorities, customers and suppliers/vendors in a professional mannerWork closely with Joint Venture partners (where applicable), alliance partners and key subcontractors and vendors Engage as appropriate with local community stakeholders, including schools, colleges etc.LEVEL OF INFLUENCE & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITYSignificant degree of influence over success of the business for assigned product line. Substantial level of input into developing strategy for growth and delivery in assigned area. Overall accountability for delivery of business plan in assigned areaFull timePosting Date: 2024-04-18

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