Director Of New Product Development And Innovation
CurrentProvide leadership to SPG Platform teams responsible for the design and development of innovativeand market-leading products that cover 9 lines of businesses across US and Canada – Vinyl siding, Wood siding, Metal siding, Rainware, polymer shakes, Vinyl Millwork, pre-cast Stone, Vinyl windows and Hardboard cladding. Work in collaboration with the Product Management, Operations, Quality, Sales, Purchasing and Supply-Chain, drive business success through delivering on Strategic Business priorities, Multi-Generation Product Plans and enriched Innovation Pipeline in each of these 9 lines of businesses. Influence project planning and strategies by utilizing knowledge of the industry and marketplace.Challenge, change directions, and focus while building consensus through influence. Accountable for promoting a safe culture and implementing R&D plans/site-strategy.Develop and execute strategic plans for research and development initiatives aligned with the company's goals and market demands. Accountable for managing SPG’s product development and sustainability project portfolio for each of the 9 lines of businesses through tighter integration between R&D, Product Management, Procurement and Operations for successful product launches and post-commercialization reviews. Effectively capture learnings, customer feedback and maintain NPD metrics, communicate the same to NPD steering committee and senior leadership to show the health of the portfolio.Accountable for new product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring that they meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams includingengineers, designers, product management, sales, manufacturing experts, quality and compliance teams to design, prototype and scale up products that address market needs and offer competitive advantages.
