Main responsibilities
1. Developing or scouting disruptive ideas and concepts in the field of cement manufacturing with a focus on thermal process technologies, combustion and energy management; mainly open innovation, partially own development.
2. Designing thermal processes from ideas via lab testing to successful commissioning of demonstrators
3. Developing, implementing and driving tests, prototypes and pilot plants together with Group companies
4. Coordination of various stakeholders and partners at global level in the field of process innovation projects, internal as well as external (academia, suppliers etc) while also ensuring interface to upstream and downstream processes
5. Developing future knowledge for the Holcim group
6. Coaching and empowering project teams in the countries and regions in order to drive process innovation within their projects or studies.
7. Represent the Process Innovation team in different Holcim projects, in meetings and/or conferences, share, spread out knowledge and best practices
Profile required
1 - Technical / functional skills:
8. Technical leadership in traditional and alternative combustion technologies, understanding mineralogical clinker phases is an asset
9. Experience working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
10. Experience in an innovation environment is an asset
2 - Leadership and managerial abilities:
11. Leading for results without being in charge
12. Challenging the status quo
13. Team orientation
14. Performance orientation
3 - Behavioural competencies:
15. Curiosity, open to extend activity scope
16. Agile and innovative mindset
17. Business / financial acumen
18. Strong communication, team and influencing skills (lead without being formally in charge)
19. Result oriented
20. Resilience and perseverance
Education / Qualification
21. Leading for results without being in charge
22. Challenging the status quo
23. Team orientation
24. Performance orientation
Language Requirements
25. Fluency in English (oral and written)
26. Any other language is a plus
Mobility requirements
27. Up to 30% travelling internationally
Benefits
28. Hybrid work contract
29. Family Support: Subsidized childcare and paid maternity/paternity leave
30. Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.
31. Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.
32. Long-service awards
33. Employee referral bonus
34. Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.
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